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Ebola: Over 2,000 dead in DR Congo as virus gathers pace

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The Ebola virus outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has resulted in more than 2,000 deaths. Health authorities report that the current epidemic is spreading at a faster rate than any previously recorded outbreak of the virus.

Scientific analysis indicates that the outbreak originated earlier than initially estimated and may have been transmitted from animals to humans. The virus is currently gaining momentum, prompting concerns regarding the pace of the transmission.

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