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“Congo’s Ebola cases surpass 11,000, government data show”
“DAKAR, Nov 10 (Reuters) - The number of confirmed Ebola cases in Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 11,000, government data showed on Tuesday.”
Confirmed infections total 11,042 and 5,387 deaths in Congo Ebola outbreak
Key points
- Confirmed infections now total 11,042, and 5,387 people have died, data show.
- Outbreak caused by Bundibugyo species; no approved treatments or vaccines exist.
- Second-largest and deadliest on record after 2014-2016 West Africa outbreak.
- Eight of Congo's 26 provinces affected with many deaths outside treatment centres.
- Delayed detection, conflict, and strained health services fueled rapid spread across regions.
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