HealthEbola outbreak in DR Congo worsens, long transmission warned

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has reached a sixth province, with 4,727 confirmed cases and 2,214 deaths. Authorities warn that ongoing community transmission and gaps in contact tracing could prolong the epidemic. WHO says it is moving faster than previous Ebola outbreaks and could last nine to 12 months in the worst case.

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