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Ebola deaths in Congo reach 5,372

Reported by 4 outlets · first reported Nov 2, 6:53 AM ET

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The Bundibugyo strain has spread to Kenya and Uganda. Nigeria's two suspected cases tested negative. The death rate is above 50%.

Why it matters

The outbreak threatens neighboring countries.

Background

Bundibugyo is a rarer Ebola strain.

The story so far

  1. Ebola deaths in Congo reach 5,372
  2. Ebola outbreak in Congo; WHO approves vaccine trials
  3. Two new Ebola vaccines join DR Congo trial
  4. Ebola doctor flown to London; new vaccines join DR Congo trial
  5. DR Congo Ebola outbreak passes 11,000 cases
  6. Congo Ebola outbreak passes 11,000 cases as aid fails to reach front line

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