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Africa CDC confirms new Ebola outbreak in Congo

The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed a new deadly Ebola outbreak in Congo that has claimed the lives of at least 65 people. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder joins with analysis.

Published May 15, 2026, 9:50 PM
Updated May 21, 2026, 2:40 AM3.5K
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Africa CDC confirms new Ebola outbreak in Congo

The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed a new deadly Ebola outbreak in Congo that has claimed the lives of at least 65 people. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder joins with analysis.

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