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'Every health facility said they were full': fear that spread of Ebola in DRC is gathering pace
New strain of virus, aid cuts and cultural norms around burials and touch add to difficulties in stemming outbreak
TL;DR
- A new strain of the Ebola virus is contributing to the outbreak's difficulties.
- Cuts in aid are hindering efforts to contain the virus.
- Cultural norms regarding burials and touch are exacerbating the spread.
- Health facilities across the region are reported to be full.