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DR Congo Confirms 397 Ebola Cases and 63 Deaths From Bundibugyo Strain
Congolese authorities announced the outbreak on May 15 after the virus spread for weeks. Health officials face skepticism and attacks on workers.
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Congolese authorities announced an Ebola outbreak on May 15 after the rare Bundibugyo strain spread unnoticed for weeks. Hundreds of suspected cases had already appeared by the time officials made the announcement. ” The response has also included attacks on health workers and the spread of misinformation.
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention released updated figures on Friday. It reported 397 confirmed cases and at least 63 deaths. A radio station in DR Congo is working to counter misinformation about the outbreak.
The station’s efforts come as the Bundibugyo type of the virus continues to affect communities that had not expected its arrival.
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