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A mystery illness in Congo has killed more than 50 people hours after they felt sick (apnews.com)

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KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — An unknown illness first discovered in three children who ate a bat has rapidly killed more than 50 people in northwestern Congo over the past five weeks, health experts say.

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[–] [email protected] 9 points 3 days ago

If you'd like to learn more about bats and zoonotic diseases (viruses that jump from animal to human) I recommend Spillover by David Quammen. I think your question was understandable and people should respond with information rather than downvotes. I think people forget that because something is well known to them, doesn't mean it's common knowledge, especially given the amount of conflicting information surrounding covid.