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Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo – update

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The current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo was first reported on October 26, 2012. According to the World Health Organization's Disease Outbreak News, as of October 24, 2012, the outbreak is ongoing.

As of October 24, 2012, there are 52 reported cases of Ebola haemorrhagic fever, with 35 laboratory-confirmed cases and 17 probable cases. Of these, 25 have been fatal, with 12 confirmed deaths and 13 probable deaths. The case fatality ratio is 71.4%.

The outbreak is currently confined to the Democratic Republic of Congo, with no reported cases in other countries. There is no information available on any vessel or aircraft outbreaks.

The World Health Organization is closely monitoring the situation and providing updates on the outbreak. For the latest information, please visit the World Health Organization's Disease Outbreak News website at https://www.who.int/emergencies/disease-outbreak-news/item/2012_10_26-en.

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