Deadly Ebola Virus Kills 18 in Northwest Congo

Tuesday, November 25th, 2003

The black magic is working. Deadly Ebola Virus Kills 18 in Northwest Congo:

An outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus has killed 18 people in northwestern Congo Republic, where the disease killed 120 earlier this year, state television said.
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Officials believe the latest outbreak, first reported earlier this month, started after a group of hunters ate a dead boar they found in the forest.

Scientists think the previous Ebola outbreak in the region, known as Cuvette-Ouest, was caused by the consumption of infected monkey meat. Bushmeat is a staple among forest communities and a delicacy in many cities.

Many locals, however, believe occult forces are behind the spread of the disease. They have recently blamed Red Cross workers for conjuring up the virus through black magic.

During the previous outbreak, villagers stoned and beat to death four teachers accused of casting a spell to cause the disease.

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