What to know about the new Ebola outbreak that quietly raged for weeks
A new outbreak of a rare strain of Ebola has emerged in Africa, prompting the World Health Organization to declare a public health emergency. Most cases have been reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with significant concerns about the spread and delays in the emergency response. An American missionary doctor has tested positive for the virus, highlighting the outbreak's potential international implications.
- ▪The World Health Organization has declared a public health emergency due to a rare strain of Ebola called Bundibugyo.
- ▪Over 100 suspected deaths and nearly 400 suspected infections have been reported, primarily in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
- ▪The Trump administration has invoked an emergency public health rule to restrict entry to the U.S. from Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan.
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