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UK national tests positive for Ebola virus in DR Congo

UK national tests positive for Ebola virus in DR Congo
BBC News Wednesday 04 November 2026, 16:53 UTC 1 min read
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A British government spokesperson says the risk to the UK public from Ebola remains low.

A British government spokesperson says the risk to the UK public from Ebola remains low.
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