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Ebola 'is curable': 90% success in clinical trials - News Review

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Ebola 'is curable'. In breakthrough clinical drug trials in the Democratic Republic of Congo, two new drugs have given patients a 90% survival rate. The story Scientists seeking a cure for the deadly Ebola virus have found that clinical trials using a new type of treatment in the Democratic Republic of Congo have proved highly effective. An outbreak of the disease has killed at least 1800 people in the past year in the DRC. Doctor Anthony Fauci is one of the researchers who worked with the World Health Organisation on the treatments. He said they could be ready to roll out very soon. Vocabulary preliminary happening before a more important action or event Preliminary market research indicates the new product will be very popular. My team was knocked out during the preliminary stages of the tournament. rate measure of the number of times or frequency something happens Rob steals biscuits at a rate of four per day! We're watching you, Rob! Due to extra policing, the crime rate is lower than ever before! incurable cannot be cured Before antibiotics were discovered, many diseases were incurable. I'm afraid the disease has spread too far and is now incurable. I'm sorry. Language challenge Which of these does NOT mean 'causing death'? a) crippling b) deadly c) lethal
Date: 2020-09-18

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Momo
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Roma
Preliminary data shows that the crime rate has drastically reduced across the state this year. It gives an impression that the state government has done a fantastic job to cure what was considered incurable in this state.
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lilyrosemelody
I have a question! Is the word incurable be used for mental illnesses? Because Ive got mental illnesses for a long time and its not easy to be cured sometimes...
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You
I have felt my english skills improved because of this program. Im looking forward to studying abroad in this summer vacation. Thank you so much!!
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Hao
At around 2:26, to some , it means before ...Can someone help to tell what is the word Catherine speak at the asterisk place. Thanks
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