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Initial field samples for the DRC Ebola outbreak tested negative, but a laboratory in Kinshasa confirmed positive cases on Thursday.

reported by one outlet so far · Reported fact · first recorded Jul 15, 2:30 AM

Outlets disagree on this: An earlier cluster stated initial field samples tested negative before Kinshasa laboratory confirmation. Pajhwok reports the outbreak began in mid-June 2026, which conflicts with other sources citing mid-May 2026 as the outbreak declaration date.

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