Ebola Deaths Top 1,000 in Congo as Response Trails Fastest-Spreading Outbreak
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The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has resulted in over 1,000 confirmed deaths. Africa's top public health official warned that the outbreak could become one of the worst on record if transmission is not quickly controlled. The response efforts have been trailing the spread of the disease, raising concerns about the severity of the outbreak.
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High number of deaths and suffering
Confirmed Ebola deaths in Democratic Republic of Congo have surpassed 1,000.
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Confirmed Ebola deaths in Democratic Republic of Congo have surpassed 1,000.
Bloomberg- High number of deaths and suffering
- Need for medical supplies and personnel
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Loaded language removedConfirmed Ebola deaths in Democratic Republic of Congo have surpassed 1,000, prompting Africa’s top public health official to warn the outbreak could become one of the worst on record unless transmission is rapidly brought under control.
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Confirmed Ebola deaths in Democratic Republic of Congo have surpassed 1,000.
BloombergAfrica's top public health official warned that the outbreak could become one of the worst on record.
BloombergThe warning is conditional on transmission not being rapidly brought under control.
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