BASANKUSU, Congo (AP) Authorities investigating the deaths of at least 60 people in northwestern Congo suspect the water source in one of the areas may have been contaminated, the World Health Organi… [+5197 chars]
WHO says water contamination is suspected in one of the Congo villages struck by illness - The Associated Press
The World Health Organization says that authorities investigating the deaths of at least 60 people in northwestern Congo suspect the water source in one of the areas may have been contaminated. But the agency said it’s too early for any definitive conclusion.…
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