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How a Driver’s Sudden Death Triggered Ebola Panic in Congo

How a Driver’s Sudden Death Triggered Ebola Panic in Congo
NYT World Wednesday 09 September 2026, 09:04 UTC By Matthew Mpoke Bigg and Arlette Bashizi 1 min read
Key Points

When a truck driver unexpectedly collapsed and died in a remote village, frontline medical staff scrambled to safely isolate his body, triggering a standoff.

When a truck driver unexpectedly collapsed and died in a remote village, frontline medical staff scrambled to safely isolate his body, triggering a standoff.
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