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Ebola likely circulating in DRC for two months, outbreak to grow, WHO says

GENEVA, May 20 - The Ebola outbreak linked to more than 130 deaths in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo likely started two months ago and is expected to continue to grow, the World Health Organization said on Wednesday.

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Ebola likely circulating in DRC for two months, outbreak to grow, WHO saysGENEVA, May 20 - The Ebola outbreak linked to more than 130 deaths in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo likely started two months ago and is expected to continue to grow, the World Health Organization said on Wednesday.
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