
Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Spreads Exponentially, Death Toll Exceeds 2,500
The Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading exponentially, with the death toll surpassing 2,500 people. The UN has warned that funds are running out in the fight against the disease, while the WHO has raised the risk level to 'very high'.
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