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DR Congo Ebola outbreak tops 8,000 cases with 48% death rate

Original: DR Congo Ebola outbreak tops 8,000 cases, with 48% death rate

Health authorities report that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 8,000 cases, with a fatality rate of about 48%. The figures make it one of the deadliest Ebola outbreaks on record, and global health watchers are monitoring the risk of further spread across the region.

Why now: New figures show the outbreak crossing a grim case milestone with a high death rate.

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