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More than 5,000 die from Ebola in DR Congo's deadliest outbreak

BBC News Africa's headline. Reported by BBC News Africa, BBC News World, BBC News.

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What BBC News Africa reported

Government data shows that more than 10,000 people have contracted the rare virus.

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More than 5,000 die from Ebola in DR Congo's deadliest outbreak. Government data shows that more than 10,000 people have contracted the rare virus. Covered by 3 publications. BBC News Africa: More than 5,000 die from Ebola in DR Congo's deadliest outbreak. BBC News World: More than 5,000 die from Ebola in DR Congo's deadliest outbreak. BBC News: More than 5,000 die from Ebola in DR Congo's deadliest outbreak.

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  1. BBC News Africa United Kingdom More than 5,000 die from Ebola in DR Congo's deadliest outbreak Government data shows that more than 10,000 people have contracted the rare virus. 2 h ago · Tier 2
  2. BBC News World United Kingdom More than 5,000 die from Ebola in DR Congo's deadliest outbreak Government data shows that more than 10,000 people have contracted the rare virus. 2 h ago · Tier 2
  3. BBC News United Kingdom More than 5,000 die from Ebola in DR Congo's deadliest outbreak Government data shows that more than 10,000 people have contracted the rare virus. 2 h ago · Tier 2

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