"Congo has reported eight confirmed cases, 246 suspected infections and 80 suspected deaths in the Ituri province, according to the WHO. Uganda has recorded two infections and one death among travelers from Congo. The CDC did not confirm whether Americans in Congo have been exposed to the virus."
CDC is increasing its response to an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda after WHO declared it a public health emergency of international concern. CDC plans to send additional staff and provide technical support through country offices, including laboratory testing, contact tracing, and surveillance. CDC has activated its emergency response center. CDC states the risk to the United States remains low. The outbreak involves the Bundibugyo ebolavirus strain, with no approved vaccine or treatment. Transmission occurs when infected people are symptomatic. WHO reports eight confirmed cases, 246 suspected infections, and 80 suspected deaths in Ituri province, and Uganda reports two infections and one death among travelers from Congo. CDC has issued travel health notices and notes exit screening at local airports.
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