Words from the news, explained in easy English. From: Ebola deaths in Congo pass 5,000 as outbreak spreads.
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Vocabulary in this episode
- bulletin
Hear useful words from the bulletin about Ebola and protests over living costs and education.
A bulletin is a short, official news report.
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In this episode
- Ebola deaths in Congo pass 5,000 as outbreak spreads
- Youth-led protests continue across Europe over living costs and prospects
Sources
- RechercheThe report says the Bundibugyo virus has no known vaccine or treatment; health workers treat patients based on symptoms.
- RechercheThe report says the current outbreak is the largest and deadliest ever recorded in Congo and the second-largest globally, after the 2014–2016 West Africa epidemic.
- RechercheYouth-led demonstrations were also reported in Germany and Italy.