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Ebola death toll in Congo tops 4,000
Original: Ebola death toll in Congo tops 4,000 in fastest-growing outbreak of the disease on record
The Ebola death toll in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 4,000, making this the fastest-growing outbreak of the disease on record. Health authorities are racing to contain the spread as cases continue to rise, and the milestone is drawing international concern over the response to one of the deadliest epidemics since the disease was identified.
Why now: The outbreak has reached a grim milestone, with the death toll crossing 4,000 faster than any previous Ebola epidemic.
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- Ebola death toll in Congo tops 4,000 in fastest-growing outbreak of the disease on record · CBS News
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