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More than 5,000 die from Ebola in DR Congo's deadliest outbreak

More than 5,000 die from Ebola in DR Congo's deadliest outbreak
BBC World Saturday 31 October 2026, 14:48 UTC 1 min read
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Government data shows that more than 10,000 people have contracted the rare virus.

Government data shows that more than 10,000 people have contracted the rare virus.
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