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Congo says Ebola outbreak spreads to northeastern Bas-Uele province

  • Ebola has reached a sixth province, Bas-Uele — with a fatal case reported in the provincial capital, Buta, marking the first time the province has been affected.
  • Authorities say there are now 4,665 confirmed cases and 2,184 deaths in the outbreak.
  • Officials warn delayed detection, local conflict and strained health services have helped the virus spread faster than in past outbreaks.
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