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The Ebola Outbreak’s Central Mystery: Where Did This Virus Come From?

The Ebola Outbreak’s Central Mystery: Where Did This Virus Come From?
New York Times Wednesday 24 June 2026, 15:03 UTC By Carl Zimmer 1 min read
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Scientists believe that the Bundibugyo virus persists in an animal species, occasionally spilling over into humans. But they have yet to identify the species.

Scientists believe that the Bundibugyo virus persists in an animal species, occasionally spilling over into humans. But they have yet to identify the species.
The Ebola Outbreak’s (ORG) This Virus Come From (PERSON) Bundibugyo (ORG)
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