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Ebola outbreak passes 10,000 cases, with nearly 4,900 deaths reported in DR Congo

The Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak, first identified in DR Congo, has passed 10,000 cases, and no approved vaccine exists for it.

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The Ebola outbreak that began in the Democratic Republic of Congo has passed 10,000 cases, according to reports from four outlets. NPR says the outbreak was first identified in DR Congo and has spread quickly. France 24 reports that health authorities announced the milestone on Tuesday.

Deutsche Welle reports that DR Congo has recorded nearly 4,900 deaths. Al Jazeera says almost half of the people confirmed to have the virus have died. It calls this the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record in DR Congo. NPR also describes the outbreak as record-breaking.

The outlets differ on scope. France 24 says more than 10,000 cases have been recorded across Africa, with the vast majority in DR Congo. Deutsche Welle and Al Jazeera attribute the 10,000 figure to DR Congo itself.

The Bundibugyo species is driving the outbreak. France 24 says no vaccine is approved for it. Deutsche Welle adds that there is no specific treatment, which it says complicates containment.

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  1. Deutsche WelleDR Congo reports over 10,000 Ebola cases as the outbreak spreads abroad, with no approved vaccine or specific treatment for the Bundibugyo virusTue, Oct 27, 7:15 AM EDT
  2. Al JazeeraEbola cases in DR Congo surpass 10,000 in fastest-growing outbreakTue, Oct 27, 8:31 AM EDT
  3. France 24Africa's Ebola outbreak tops 10,000 cases, mainly in DR CongoTue, Oct 27, 11:45 AM EDT
  4. NPRThe Ebola outbreak is breaking records -- and just marked a grim milestoneTue, Oct 27, 3:53 PM EDT
  5. NPRIsrael's election too close to call. And, the Ebola outbreak reaches grim milestoneWed, Oct 28, 7:28 AM EDT

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Earlier versions (2)
  1. Tue, Oct 27, 11:50 AM EDT, 3 outlets: Africa's Ebola outbreak passes 10,000 cases, mostly in DR Congo
  2. Tue, Oct 27, 9:00 AM EDT, 2 outlets: Ebola cases in DR Congo pass 10,000, with nearly 4,900 deaths