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WHO says Congo's Ebola outbreak started months before it was declared
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CONSTANT SAME BAGALWA Associated Press, MARK BANCHEREAU Associated Press
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The WHO reports that the current Ebola outbreak in Congo began in February, months before its official declaration in May, complicating containment efforts. The outbreak is spreading rapidly, with over 4,200 cases and 1,900 deaths, exacerbated by misinformation and challenging local conditions.
BUNIA, Congo -- The fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record started in February, months before it was officially declared in mid-May, the World Health Organization said Monday as responders in eastern Congo struggle to catch up.
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