A flu-like disease that has killed dozens of people over two weeks is being investigated in southwestern Congo, local authorities said.
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The deputy provincial governor, Rémy Saki, told The Associated Press on Tuesday that between 67 and 143 people had died. Yumba advised the population to exercise caution and refrain from contact with dead bodies to avoid contamination. He called on national and international partners to send medical supplies to deal with the health crisis.
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