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DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Could Become Worst in History, Warns Africa CDC

The Africa CDC has warned that the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo could become the worst in history, with over 800 confirmed cases. The Red Cross also indicated that the outbreak has not yet peaked and could last for another year.

16 Jun, 10:00 — 16 Jun, 19:44
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NYTMostly Factual2d ago

Ebola Outbreak Could Become Worst on Record, Africa C.D.C. Chief Warns

Health workers have warned that the outbreak, already one of the worst in decades, could take as long as a year to contain if infection rates do not flatten.

By Zane Irwin

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le-mondeHigh2d ago

Red Cross warns that Ebola crisis in DRC is far from over

Speaking from Bunia, the oubreak's epicenter, a top Red Cross official that the peak of the crisis is in 'front of us' and 'could last one year.' No approved vaccines or treatments exist for the Bundibugyo strain of the virus responsible for the current outbreak.

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual2d ago

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo could become worst in history, Africa CDC warns

The ⁠number of confirmed cases in ⁠the country has ​increased to 837, including 196 deaths.

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rte-newsMostly Factual2d ago

Ebola epidemic has not yet peaked Red Cross warns

The Red Cross said ⁠that the Ebola epidemic in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo had not yet peaked, voicing fear it could last for a ‌year.

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punch-ngMostly Factual2d ago

Ebola crisis in DR Congo may last a year — Red Cross

The Red Cross warns the deadly DR Congo Ebola outbreak has not peaked and could last a year, with 808 cases and 192 deaths confirmed. Community trust is cr Read More: https://punchng.com/ebola-crisis-in-dr-congo-may-last-a-year-red-cross/

By Punch Newspapers

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actualite-cdMixed2d ago

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo could become worst in history, Africa CDC warns - Al Jazeera

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo could become worst in history, Africa CDC warns  Al Jazeera

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