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Congo’s Ebola outbreak has killed nearly 1,000 people

Congo's Ebola outbreak has killed nearly 1,000 people and is the fastest-spreading on record, with no approved vaccine or treatment for this strain.

The outbreak, which was declared on May 15, is unlike most previous Ebola outbreaks because the Bundibugyo virus responsible for it has no approved vaccines or treatments.

Quick Sip: Canada has already temporarily banned travellers from Congo over the risk — check official travel advisories if you have plans involving the region.
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What readers are saying

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Those poor health workers being pelted with stones just for trying to help with a burial. It says 80% of cases are outside known chains now which means they've completely lost track of where it's hiding. Without a vaccine for this specific strain it's just a waiting game for those families and it's heart-breaking. ❤️
TheColonel
Fragile security environment and porous borders. A recipe for a regional catastrophe.
ange70
listen how can the who say it's actually four times higher than the official numbers? where are they getting that from?
Roni
It's a horrible scary disease and until comprehensive education takes place health workers are fighting a losing battle

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