virus
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The outbreak was declared on May 15 in northeastern DR Congo, but the rare Bundibugyo species of the Ebola virus is believed to have spread for some time beforehand.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
A rare strain of Ebola has reached territory controlled by Islamic State militants in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a place too dangerous for health workers fighting to stop the deadly virus.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
A new type of universal coronavirus vaccine has passed its first human clinical trial, marking an important step toward broader protection against future virus outbreaks.
From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026
That eruption of the virus resulted in more than 28,000 cases and more than 11,000 deaths.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
The virus had been endemic in Europe for centuries, which meant that most Europeans were exposed to it before adulthood.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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Computer Science and Technology - Introductory
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Computer Science and Technology - High School
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