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Congo Ebola outbreak reaches 5,372 deaths

Reported by 1 outlet · under-reported · first reported Nov 1, 7:44 PM ET

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The outbreak has 10,414 confirmed infections and 5,372 deaths. The fatality rate is above 50% after hundreds of deaths were added.

Why it matters

A large Ebola outbreak threatens neighboring countries and strains health systems.

Background

Ebola spreads through contact with bodily fluids.

The story so far

  1. Ebola cases top 10,000 in DR Congo
  2. Ebola cases top 10,000 in DR Congo outbreak
  3. Ebola deaths in DR Congo pass 5,000
  4. Congo Ebola outbreak reaches 5,372 deaths

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