A mysterious and deadly illness is sweeping through northwestern Congo at an alarming rate, and has claimed over 50 lives. Doctors on the ground and the World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed on Monday that the victims succumb to the disease within just 48 hours of showing symptoms, a worrying development that has left health officials looking for answers.
The outbreak, which first began on January 21 in Boloko, the Democratic Republic of Congo, has already infected 419 people, including 53 deaths. It all started after three children ate a bat and died within 48 hours following hemorrhagic fever symptoms.
