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The Washington Post is reporting that the Center for Disease Control's director is warning that the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Ebola outbreak may not be containable. The ongoing conflicts in the region might ensure that the disease becomes entrenched instead of coming under control. If it becomes endemic to the province then it will become impossible to trace contacts, stop transmission chains, and contain the outbreak. Apparently 60% to 80% of the newly-confirmed cases have no known epidemiological link to prior cases, indicating loss of control and fewer options for prevention or treatment. High level political attention is becoming needed at this point for there to be a solution.
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CDC Director Warns that Congo’s Ebola Outbreak may not be Containable
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You will inherit some money or a small piece of land.
(Score: 4, Insightful) by black6host on Saturday November 10 2018, @09:44PM
If the groups involved in the conflict decide that killing everyone on sight is better than spreading Ebola through their midst you just might get your roaming death squads. I doubt they're prepared to deal with this outbreak in a medically sound way. This may all lead to increased violence and death. It's a sad situation and I'm glad I don't live there. I feel for those who do.