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Ebola Surge in Congo Hits 5K Cases | Tulsa News
Ebola’s grip tightens in Congo as confirmed cases surge past 5,000 — the deadliest outbreak in the country’s history and the worst ever for the rare Bundibugyo strain, which has no approved vaccine or treatment. With nearly 2,400 deaths and signs of explosive spread, WHO warns this could rival the 2014-2016 West Africa epidemic. The virus, transmitted through bodily fluids and not airborne, is already outpacing containment efforts, with new cases emerging from unmonitored contacts. Despite Congo’s past success fighting Ebola, the delayed detection and lack of tools make this outbreak a global…
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