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Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda grows to 1,049 cases; 241 deaths

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The Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda has grown to 1,049 suspected and confirmed cases, as WHO warns of rapid spread, cross-border transmission and major gaps in contact tracing. At least 241 deaths have been reported.

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  1. BNO News

    Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda grows to 1,049 cases; 241 deaths (opens BNO News)

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    The Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda has grown to 1,049 suspected and confirmed cases, as WHO warns of rapid spread, cross-border transmission and major gaps in contact tracing. At least 241 deaths have been reported.

  2. Forbes

    Ebola Cases Top 1,000 As Outbreak Rages In Congo (Live Updates) (opens Forbes)

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    More than 220 people have died and there's no sign the spread is slowing.

  3. Newsweek

    Where Ebola cases stand as US plans quarantine site, asks for volunteers (opens Newsweek)

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    The outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has led to more than 1,000 confirmed or suspected cases and at least 220 deaths.

  4. Deutsche Welle

    New Ebola cases in Congo: What you need to know (opens Deutsche Welle)

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