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Ebola death toll in Congo reaches 600, as new cases suspected in previously unaffected province
By Jean-Yves Kamale, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· July 9, 2026
· 1 min read
New suspected cases of Ebola have been reported in parts of Congo that were previously unaffected, the government said, as the death toll in the country's latest Ebola outbreak reached 600.The Congolese government's latest report, published late Wednesday, said two new cases were suspected in Kis...
Key takeaway The Congolese government's latest report, published late Wednesday, said two new cases were suspected in Kisangani in the Tshopo province, where cases had not been previously recorded.
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
The Ebola outbreak in Congo, now with a death toll of 600, has significant implications for global health security, and by extension, the San Antonio area. As a major city with a sizable international airport, San Antonio could potentially see travelers from affected regions, highlighting the need for local health authorities to be vigilant. The fact that new cases are being reported in previously unaffected areas of Congo underscores the challenges of containment and the potential for further spread. In Terrell Hills , residents can take comfort in the fact that local health officials are likely monitoring the situation closely, given the city's proximity to major medical research institutions and the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District's experience in handling infectious disease outbreaks. The ongoing clinical trials for Ebola treatment, which began last week, may also have a ripple effect on the local medical community, potentially drawing expertise and resources from San Antonio's own medical institutions.
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Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? New suspected cases of Ebola have been reported in parts of Congo that were previously unaffected, the government said, as the death toll in the country's latest Ebola outbreak reached 600.The Congolese government's latest report, published late Wednesday, said two new cases were suspected in Kis...
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