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Unknown disease kills 53 in Congo

justthenews · 1h

Unknown virus in Congo kills over 50 people, including children who consumed a bat

Over 50 people are dead in the northwest of the Democratic Republic of Congo due to an unknown virus, according to the World Health Organization. The WHO's African office said that the outbreak started after three children ate a bat and died within two days after they had hemorrhagic fever symptoms.

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

‘Unknown disease’ that can kill within days leaves 53 dead in Congo

World Health Organization officials said the outbreak appeared to originate from a village where three children died after reportedly eating a bat carcass.

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