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outbreak

[out-breyk] / ˈaʊtˌbreɪk /


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Community distrust and misplaced fears have been two of the most challenging aspects of this current outbreak.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

The proposed 50-bed isolation centre is to be staffed by US medics and is intended to treat Americans affected by the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

In fact, this Ebola outbreak threatens to be the worst in history.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

The World Health Organization has declared an international health emergency over the outbreak in the DRC, which has seen 515 confirmed infections, including 91 deaths.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

In March 1990, while the second outbreak at Reston was happening, the C.D.C. slapped a heavy set of restrictions on monkey importers, tightening the testing and quarantine procedures.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston




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