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Wednesday, October 28, 2026● Updated 6:15 AM ET
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Ebola outbreak in Congo passes 10,000 confirmed cases

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Congo's health ministry reported 10,060 cases and 4,887 deaths on Oct. 27, making it the second-largest Ebola outbreak on record. It's caused by the Bundibugyo strain, which has no approved vaccine, though trials have begun. Cases have also turned up in Uganda and Kenya. Screening of U.S.-bound travelers from affected areas continues.

Source: Al Jazeera

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