Should Americans worry about Ebola? What to know about the latest outbreak
The Ebola outbreak in Congo's Ituri province has resulted in 88 deaths and over 300 suspected cases, with at least six Americans exposed. The CDC has reported no outbreak-related cases in the U.S. and maintains that the overall risk to the American public remains low, despite the WHO declaring a public health emergency. Travel health notices have been implemented for Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo to mitigate the risk of the disease entering the U.S.
- ▪The Ebola outbreak in Congo has caused 88 deaths and over 300 suspected cases.
- ▪At least six Americans have been exposed to the disease, with one showing symptoms.
- ▪The CDC reports no outbreak-related cases in the U.S. and states the overall risk remains low.
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Health Should Americans worry about Ebola? What to know about the latest outbreak By Rachel Sacks Published May 18, 2026, 1:41 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google The Ebola outbreak in Congo’s Ituri province has caused 88 deaths and over 300 suspected cases, with at least six Americans exposed to the highly contagious disease. One of these US patients is experiencing symptoms, according to media reports. Global alarm has been building since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a public health emergency of international concern on Saturday. 3 Six Americans may have been exposed to Ebola amid the ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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