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Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo is Fastest Growing Ever, African Health Authorities Say
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- African health authorities declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo the "fastest growing" ever, with the WHO reporting 600 deaths among 1,759 confirmed cases.
- The virus is spreading faster than response efforts, with cases estimated to double every 28 days, requiring $1.4 billion for containment.
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African health authorities declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo the "fastest growing" ever, with the WHO reporting 600 deaths among 1,759 confirmed cases. The virus is spreading faster than response efforts, with cases estimated to double every 28 days, requiring $1.4 billion for containment.
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