What to know about the Ebola outbreak in Congo and the Americans exposed to the virus

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Coverage diverges in the framing of the event. CBS News and r/worldnews focus on the exposure of Americans and the broader implications of the outbreak, emphasizing the WHO's declaration. In contrast, the New York Post highlights the…

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What to know about the Ebola outbreak in Congo and the Americans exposed to the virus

At least six Americans were exposed to a rare strain of the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Dr. Celine Gounder explains what to know about the outbreak.

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7 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 32 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 4 centre, 1 right.

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▪ At least 131 dead in DR Congo Ebola outbreak — France 24 (EN)
▪ At least 100 deaths reported in Ebola outbreak in DR Congo — Bbc
▪ US suspends entry of some travelers from Congo amid Ebola outbreak — Investing.com — News
▪ At least 118 dead in Ebola outbreak in DR Congo, official says — BBC News
▪ At least 6 Americans in Congo exposed to terrifying Ebola virus strain with 25-50% death rate: report — New York Post
▪ At least 6 Americans in Congo were exposed to Ebola virus, sources say — r/worldnews

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