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DRC Ebola Outbreak

A new Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has spread rapidly from a recent animal spillover, prompting urgent vaccine trials and mounting concerns about viral mutation as case numbers climb toward 4,000.

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Major developments 2

HealthActive · 22h

New Ebola variant in Congo-Uganda traced to fresh animal spillover

Study of Bundibugyo virus samples reveals previously unseen strain, indicating new transmission from animals rather than connection to earlier outbreaks.

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HealthActive · day 16

DRC Ebola outbreak hits 4,000 cases; officials fear virus mutation

Africa's second-largest Ebola outbreak is spreading faster than response efforts can contain it, with health workers striking over unpaid wages.

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How the narrative developed 4 stories

  1. Aug 11
  2. Congo's Ebola Epidemic Began With A Fresh Jump From An Animal. Dating It Will Take More Genomes 2 items · 2 sources · 7h ago

  3. New Ebola variant in Congo-Uganda traced to fresh animal spillover

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  4. Aug 10
  5. New Ebola vaccine trial launches as outbreak spreads in DR Congo 4 items · 2 sources · 16h ago
  6. Jul 27

  7. DRC Ebola outbreak hits 4,000 cases; officials fear virus mutation

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