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Congo's Ebola deaths top 5,000 as fear of continent-wide spread mounts
Deaths in Congo's Ebola outbreak have topped 5,000 as the country grapples with the relentless spread of the disease and cases are recorded in other African countries, the latest government data on Saturday shows.
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Deaths in Congo’s Ebola outbreak have risen to 5,026, out of 10,351 confirmed infections, reflecting a lethality rate close to 50%, according to the Congolese Ministry of Health. The latest government data released on Saturday shows the disease spreading beyond the Democratic Republic of Congo into other African nations. Experts warn that the surge raises serious doubts about authorities’ capacity to contain the virus. The mounting death toll fuels fears of a continent‑wide spread.
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