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Ebola Death Toll Rises in Democratic Republic of Congo

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In Short: The death toll from the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has risen to 3,007, with the virus now affecting two new health zones, bringing the total affected areas to 60.

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The death toll from the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has risen to 3,007, according to the country's health authorities, as reported by WAM. The virus has now spread to two additional health zones, increasing the total number of affected areas to 60.

Earlier reports indicated that the Ebola outbreak had reached two new health zones in eastern DRC, expanding the geographical reach of the disease. This expansion underscores the ongoing challenge in containing the virus.

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