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More than 2,500 dead in DR Congo Ebola outbreak, UN says

More than 2,500 people have died from the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), according to a UN coordinator who says it's spreading to an area larger than France.

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The Ebola outbreak is already the biggest in the country's history and is spreading faster than any outbreak on record.

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DR Congo Ebola outbreak

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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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The DR Congo Ebola outbreak's death toll rose above 4,000 and confirmed cases surpassed 8,000, according to Congolese officials.

In this event DR Congo Ebola outbreak killed more than 4,000: official figures Earlier coverage Ebola outbreak in DR Congo becomes deadliest in its history Earlier coverage DRC’s fast-growing Ebola outbreak spreads to sixth province Earlier coverage Congo’s Ebola outbreak on track to surpass deadliest in history, WHO chief says Earlier coverage
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Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo 'growing exponentially,' UN warns

The Ebola outbreak is already the biggest in the country's history and is spreading faster than any outbreak on record.

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More than 2,500 dead in DR Congo Ebola outbreak, UN says

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DR Congo Ebola outbreak ‘growing exponentially’ – UN

The Ebola outbreak raging in the Democratic Republic of Congo is growing “exponentially”, with more than 2 500 deaths now recorded.

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