Ebola death toll in DRC tops 300 amid widening outbreak

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The death toll from Ebola virus disease in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 300 people, health authorities said on Thursday. The epidemic caused by the Bundibugyo strain has affected 34 health zones and remains active in three provinces, including Ituri, the epicentre of the crisis, North Kivu and South Kivu. The tally of confirmed cases has climbed to 1,155, including