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Ebola spreading in DR Congo with nearly 50 new confirmed cases in country

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Ebola is spreading across the African country of DR Congo with World Health Organisation (WHO) fearing a "very active outbreak".

In western Democratic Republic of Congo there are nearly 50 known cases across a large region bordering the country and Central African Republic, according to a WHO report out earlier today.Since authorities announced the initial outbreak on June 1, 48 cases have been confirmed in Congo's Equateur province, with a further three probable cases and a total of 20 deaths.WHO's top emergencies expert Mike Ryan said: "This is still a very active outbreak, and I would say it is still a great concern.”The province includes part of the River Congo, Ryan said, adding it was a large geographical area where communities were.

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