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906 suspected cases and 223 suspected deaths from Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, WHO says

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By Olivia Le Poidevin
GENEVA, May 29 (Reuters) – The World Health Organization said on Friday that there are 906 suspected cases of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, including 223 suspected deaths that are being investigated.

An outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola is continuing in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with cases also reported in Uganda. There are currently no approved vaccines or therapies specifically for the Bundibugyo virus disease, the WHO said.

(Reporting by Olivia Le Poidevin Editing by Madeline Chambers)

Disclaimer: This report is auto generated from the Reuters news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.

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