DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Worsens, Prompts Cancellations and Global Concern
A new Ebola outbreak is spreading in the Democratic Republic of Congo, leading to a rising death toll and prompting the cancellation of a World Cup training camp. The WHO warns that a vaccine could take up to nine months to develop as DR Congo appeals for international assistance.
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DR Congo cancels World Cup training camp over Ebola outbreak
The outbreak, caused by a rare Ebola species, is thought to have caused 139 deaths so far.
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DRC's public sendoff in the capital was also cancelled before their departure for the FIFA World Cup.
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By François PICARD
Read full article →DR Congo cancel World Cup training camp in Kinshasa over Ebola outbreak
DRC’s public sendoff in the capital was also cancelled before their departure for the FIFA World Cup.
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