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Ebola death toll rises to more than 500 as virus spreads

The death toll from Ebola has risen to 518, as the deadly virus continues to spread. The World Health Organisation said 50 new cases and 25 deaths had been reported in Sierra Leone, Liberia and Guinea since July 3.

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Ebola death toll rises in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone

The death toll from Ebola virus in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone has risen to 467. Credit: Reuters

The death toll from the Ebola virus in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone has risen to 467, out of 759 cases, according to the World Health Organization.

The figures include confirmed, probable and suspected cases.

A previous WHO update put the death toll at 399 as of June 23, out of 635 cases.

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