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Ebola is spreading in western Democratic Republic of Congo, with nearly 50 known cases across a large region bordering the Republic of Congo and Central African Republic, the World Health Organization has said.
Since authorities announced the outbreak on June 1st, 48 cases have been confirmed in Congo’s Equateur province, with a further three probable cases and a total of 20 deaths, World health organizations top emergencies expert Mike Ryan said.
The province includes part of the River Congo, he said, adding that it was a large geographical area where communities were linked and people travelled long distances. END.