outbreak
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The outbreak has been caused by a rare species of Ebola known as Bundibugyo.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
In response to the outbreak, the United States on Monday announced stepped-up screening procedures for air passengers coming from the DRC, Uganda and South Sudan.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
Almost 140 people are believed to have died from Ebola in the outbreak in central Africa, with more than 600 suspected cases identified.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
Given the difficulties in accessing the areas hit by the outbreak, few samples have been laboratory-tested and figures are based mostly on suspected cases.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
They thought he tried to take over the management of the outbreak and grab the Army’s samples of virus.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
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