Fears surge in Congo over rapid spread of rare Ebola virus

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Healthcare workers in eastern Congo said Wednesday they are underprotected and undertrained during a rapidly spreading outbreak of a rare type of the Ebola virus. The crisis is unfolding in one of the world's most remote and vulnerable places.

Health officials are currently scrambling to respond to the virus, which has spread undetected for weeks or possibly months.

As the situation develops, people in Congo are gripped with fear.

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