A mystery illness in Congo has killed more than 50 people hours after they felt sick

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A mystery illness in Congo has killed more than 50 people hours after they felt sick

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Public Health@mander.xyz · 7 hours ago

Health experts say an unknown illness first discovered in three children who ate a bat has rapidly killed more than 50 people in northwestern Congo over the past five weeks.

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