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WHO Warns Congo Ebola Outbreak Could Be Deadliest On Record
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) could become the deadliest on record. As of recent reports, the number of confirmed cases has risen to 4,449, with the death toll surpassing 2,000. Officials state the virus is spreading rapidly, with the WHO indicating it is "chasing" the outbreak and that the virus is "ahead of us." A study suggests that new transmissions from animals likely caused the Congo-Uganda Ebola outbreak. The outbreak was officially declared on May 15 but is believed to have been spreading for several weeks prior.
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