Congo Ebola Deaths Pass 5,000 as Researchers Test Vaccines

Adapted by News by Levels October 31, 2026

The outbreak has put pressure on health workers, while a vaccine trial is under way.

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Source: Associated Press, 2026-10-31.

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Read and understand · 1/3What did the health ministry figures reported by AP show? 5,026 infections and 10,351 deaths 5,026 infections with more than 10,000 recoveries 5,026 deaths among 10,351 infections

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5,026 deaths among 10,351 infections. The first paragraph states the reported numbers of deaths and infections.

Clue: The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has killed more than 5,000 people. Citing the country's health ministry, the Associated Press reported 5,026 deaths among 10,351 infections on October 31.

Read and understand · 2/3What is the purpose of the vaccine trial? To learn whether vaccine candidates protect against the virus To determine how long the outbreak has continued To compare the costs of different treatment centres

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To learn whether vaccine candidates protect against the virus. The second paragraph says the trial is testing whether candidates can protect against Bundibugyo virus.

Clue: The outbreak involves the Bundibugyo virus. The World Health Organization says a vaccine trial began on October 23 to find out whether several candidates can protect against this virus. Its results are still awaited.

Read and understand · 3/3Which actions does the article identify as part of the response? Tracking vaccination rates after the trial ends Finding cases early and identifying their contacts Testing only people with known close contacts

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Finding cases early and identifying their contacts. The final paragraph names early case finding and identifying contacts as important actions.

Clue: Finding cases early and identifying their contacts are important parts of the response. Timely testing and care can help health workers reach patients sooner.

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AP reported 5,026 deaths using ministry figures. The trial is testing whether several vaccine candidates can protect against the Bundibugyo virus; its results are still awaited.

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