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DR Congo Ebola outbreak reaches record scale
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DR Congo Ebola outbreak reaches record scale

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The Ebola outbreak in DR Congo has become the country’s largest recorded epidemic. Health authorities counted 3,605 confirmed cases through July 30, including 1,587 deaths. The case fatality rate stood at 44%. Teams logged 567...
China investigates fatal Huize illegal mining collapse
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China investigates fatal Huize illegal mining collapse

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Five people died and one person was injured after a collapse during illegal mining activity in Huize County, in southwest China’s Yunnan Province, local authorities said. The incident occurred early Sunday in Baiwu Village, Nagu...
Researchers discover bat coronavirus in China, CDC sees no threat
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Researchers discover bat coronavirus in China, CDC sees no threat

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Scientists in China have identified a new bat coronavirus, HKU5-CoV-2, with genetic similarities to SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has assured the...