WHO: Congo Ebola Outbreak Began Months Before Declaration
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The Story
The World Health Organization stated the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record began in February, months before its official declaration in mid-May. Health authorities are playing catch-up as infection rates remain high. Earlier cases were wrongly attributed to malaria and typhoid. WHO vaccine experts recommended human trials for the Ervebo vaccine against a deadly strain spreading in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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What they agree on
- The World Health Organization stated the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo began months before it was officially declared.
- The outbreak was officially declared in May.
- The World Health Organization indicated the outbreak started in February.
- Health authorities are struggling to contain the outbreak.
- Earlier cases were misattributed to other diseases like malaria and typhoid.
Where they split
- France 24 and BBC News lead with the WHO warning that "we are chasing Ebola virus - it is ahead of us."
- France 24, BBC News, and Al Jazeera emphasize the high infection rates and authorities' struggle to control the disease.
- France 24, BBC News, and Al Jazeera mention that earlier cases were wrongly attributed to malaria and typhoid.
- France 24, BBC News, and Al Jazeera mention the WHO's recommendation for human trials of the Ervebo vaccine.
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