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Ebola Outbreak Started Months Ago | Texas News
Ebola’s deadly Bundibugyo strain hit Congo months ago—genetic sleuthing reveals February as the real start, not May’s official outbreak. Early cases mistaken for malaria or typhoid delayed response, and with no vaccine or treatment, the virus surged past containment efforts. Over 4,200 cases, 1,900 dead, and new outbreaks spreading beyond known contacts in a war-torn region with crumbling health access. Workers even walked off the job over pay, compounding chaos. This mirrors West Africa’s 2014 delay—when the first case was actually December 2013. The clock’s ticking, and this outbreak is…
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