What changed in this update
DR Congo's Ebola outbreak has spread to a sixth province after a death was recorded in the previously unaffected Bas-Uele province.
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DR Congo Ebola outbreak
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Current state
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, caused by the rare Bundibugyo species, has killed more than 4,000 people out of more than 8,000 confirmed cases, making it the worst Ebola outbreak in the country's history.
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What changed
The DR Congo Ebola outbreak's death toll rose above 4,000 and confirmed cases surpassed 8,000, according to Congolese officials.
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Guardian
DRC’s fast-growing Ebola outbreak spreads to sixth province
Sky News – World Sky
Fastest-growing Ebola outbreak spreads to previously unaffected area
DR Congo's Ebola outbreak has spread to a sixth province after a death was recorded in the previously unaffected Bas-Uele province.
