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May 21, 2026 at 6:03 AM ET
Ebola rare strain containment challenge in Congo
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A Penn State biologist says delayed identification of a Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak likely let it spread faster.
WHO: Nita Bharti, associate professor of biology at Penn State
WHAT: Says the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in Congo likely has a higher death toll due to slower identification and faster spread.
WHEN: May 21, 2026 at 4:38 AM ET
WHERE: Congo
WHY: The outbreak took longer to identify, allowing it to spread faster.
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