http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1033423/posts "Ebola haemorrhagic fever - Republic of the Congo - 47 cases, 28 deaths, 97 contacts"
ProMed ^ | 12-03-03
Posted on 12/03/2003 5:31 PM PST by Neuromancer
"Republic of the Congo: Ebola haemorrhagic fever - WHO Update 4"
ARTICLE SNIPPET: "As of Tue 2 Dec 2003, the Ministry of Health of the Republic of the Congo has reported a total of 47 cases (confirmed, probable, and suspected), including 28 deaths, of Ebola haemorrhagic fever in Mbomo District, Cuvette Ouest Department.
97 contacts are being followed up.
A team of experts from WHO Geneva, and the Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network have joined the team already in the field, and will contribute to epidemiological surveillance, social mobilization and public health education, and support for diagnostics."
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1033435/posts "New Colorado Flu Deaths Spur Wider Worries"
AP/Yahoo ^ | 12-3-2003
Posted on 12/03/2003 6:00 PM PST by blam
"New Colo. Flu Deaths Spur Wider Worries"
ARTICLE SNIPPET: "Influenza researchers say this year they expect the death toll nationwide from flu-related complications to surpass the average of 36,000. The majority of flu deaths are among the elderly."