Congo reports record one-day increase in Ebola cases, month after outbreak's reveal
The Democratic Republic of Congo has reported a record one-day increase in Ebola cases, with 72 new infections confirmed in 24 hours. Health authorities are struggling with contact tracing as the outbreak, caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus, continues to spread.
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The rapid spread of a rare Ebola strain without an approved vaccine poses a significant threat to regional and global public health security.
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