Outbreak

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Outbreak Enthusiasts: Unite in the Fight Against the Infected

Outbreak races with epidemic panic, as Dustin Hoffman defies bureaucracy to outmaneuver a ruthless virus, uncovering dark military secrets and facing ethical dilemmas, all while the clock ticks down in a gripping bio-thriller!

Outbreak Trivia

What year was the first outbreak of Ebola recorded? (Genius)

#1: 1967

#2: 1976

#3: 1984

#4: 1991

Which country was the origin of the HIV/AIDS pandemic in humans? (Advanced)

#1: USA

#2: Democratic Republic of Congo

#3: Brazil

#4: France

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Outbreak Fun Facts

Outbreak featured a live monkey named Betsy, who played the role of the infected animal out of which the virus spreads.

Outbreak's climax scene with the helicopter chase was filmed over the cliffs of Northern California's coastal forests.

Outbreak Polls

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Colonel Sam Daniels

Robby Keough

General William Ford

Dr. Danielle Mann

Major Salt

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Captain Hargis

Timeline Highlights ( To Fictional )

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August 1976

Identification of Ebola Virus

The Ebola virus, which inspired the fictional Motaba virus in the movie Outbreak, was first identified in 1976 near the Ebola River in what is now the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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October 1976

First Major Outbreak of Ebola Virus

The first major outbreak of the Ebola virus occurred in Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of Congo), causing significant fatalities and raising global awareness of viral hemorrhagic fevers.

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March 25, 1995

Filming and Release of Outbreak

The movie Outbreak was released, depicting a fictional viral outbreak and the efforts to contain it, reflecting contemporary concerns about emerging infectious diseases.

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