Congo confirms new Ebola outbreak, 80 deaths

So far there have been 246 suspected cases of the virus, the ministry of health said...

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The Democratic Republic of Congo has confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in its eastern Ituri province, with 80 deaths reported so far. The outbreak involves the Bundibugyo strain of the virus.

80 deaths have been confirmed, with 246 suspected cases
The Congolese Ministry of Health and Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) are leading the response
The situation is complicated by the presence of a non-Zaire strain, for which existing treatments may be less effective, and is unfolding amidst ongoing militia clashes in the region.

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