Deadly Outbreak Reported in 11th Largest Country in the World: 17 Dead, More Sickened

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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At least 17 people have died in the northwestern area of the Democratic Republic of Congo, and now, authorities at the World Health Organization said it’s officially an outbreak.

In a statement, the WHO’s Dr. Peter Salama said the organization’s “top priority is to get to Bikoro to work alongside the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and partners to reduce the loss of life and suffering related to this new Ebola virus disease outbreak.”
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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