DRC Ebola Outbreak Becomes Deadliest in Country's History As Cases Surpass 5,000

UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher said the outbreak needs "speed, scale, and solidarity before this virus gets even further ahead of us."

DRC reached 2,000 deaths in less than three months from the outbreak's declaration — compared to nearly five months for the 2018-2020 outbreak to hit the same milestone, underscoring the unprecedented speed of this epidemic.

The case fatality ratio has risen sharply, from about 20% in early June to 46% today — meaning nearly one in every two confirmed cases is now fatal.

As of August 19, the DRC has reported 5,021 confirmed cases and 2,378 deaths, according to government data — making this officially the deadliest Ebola outbreak in the country's history, surpassing the 2018-2020 outbreak.

At least 151 health workers have been infected during the outbreak, with 44 deaths among them.

The World Health Organization's IHR Emergency Committee is scheduled to meet August 18 to reassess the outbreak's status as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.

The DRC reported 4,665 confirmed cases and 2,184 deaths as of August 12 — a case fatality rate of 46.8%. The outbreak has expanded to 54 health zones across six provinces, with the newly affected Bas-Uélé province confirming its first case in the Buta health zone.

A total of 570 patients are currently hospitalized in isolation. Approximately 82.4% of identified case contacts are under follow-up across the five affected provinces.

As of August 11, the DRC has reported 4,566 confirmed cases and 2,128 deaths — an increase of 117 new cases and 67 deaths in a single day, according to the ECDC.

A WHO vaccine advisory group has recommended that Ervebo — the only licensed Ebola vaccine — be fast-tracked into a Phase 3 trial against this outbreak, per the WHO and Gavi. It's a notable step because Ervebo is licensed for the Zaire strain, not the Bundibugyo strain driving this outbreak, so no approved vaccine currently exists for it; early animal data suggested it may offer some cross-protection.

Ituri province remains the epicenter, accounting for more than 90% of cases and roughly 80% of deaths, according to the WHO's incident manager.

The outbreak is now considered the world's second-largest Ebola epidemic on record and has been described as the fastest-spreading ever, spanning 53 health zones across five provinces — Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, Haut-Uele, and Tshopo, per the WHO.

The DRC's latest situation update, covering data through Aug. 5, reported 4,053 confirmed cases and 1,850 deaths, with 694 patients hospitalized in isolation, according to the ECDC.

WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus visited the DRC on August 5. Doctors Without Borders (MSF) is urging increased action, calling for stronger epidemiological surveillance, community engagement, and guaranteed humanitarian access.

North Kivu has emerged as a significant secondary hotspot, now reporting 436 cases and 292 deaths across 12 of its 34 health zones — in addition to Ituri, which remains the epicenter with 3,460 cases and 1,464 deaths.

Some reports from Congolese authorities suggest the death toll may have already climbed to 1,850.

The DRC reported 3,973 confirmed cases and 1,801 deaths as of August 4 — an increase of 99 new cases and 52 new deaths in a single day, per the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control.

The US Travel Advisory for the DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan remains at Level 4 — Do Not Travel.

US-supported efforts include more than 180 health facilities in affected areas, 12 specialized treatment facilities in the DRC, nearly 300 metric tons of critical supplies distributed, and strengthened diagnostic capacity at 11 regional laboratories.

The US State Department announced an additional $242 million in funding for Ebola response and preparedness efforts on August 5, bringing total US assistance to over $512 million — aligning with the US commitment at the G7 Leaders' Summit to provide up to $500 million.

The DRC reported 3,874 confirmed cases and 1,751 deaths as of August 3 — an increase of 72 new confirmed cases in a single reporting period. 717 patients are currently hospitalized in isolation.

The International Medical Corps, a UN partner, is opening the DRC's largest-ever Ebola treatment center this week to bolster existing response capacity.

The World Health Organization confirmed this is now "the largest recorded Ebola virus disease outbreak" in DRC's history, surpassing the 2018-2020 outbreak that killed nearly 2,300 of almost 3,500 cases. WHO says the outbreak is "intensifying, with sustained transmission and continued increases in reported cases and deaths."

The outbreak has expanded to five additional provinces since it began, now affecting 49 health zones, 33 of which remain active. Ituri province still remains the epicenter, accounting for 88% of cases and 82.6% of deaths.

"It's the fastest spreading Ebola epidemic that we have ever seen," said Carl Skau, acting head of the UN World Food Programme. "The world needs to pay much more attention."

As of the first week of August, 1,707 people have died in the DRC, with a case fatality rate of 44.1%, per the DRC Ministry of Public Health.

The DRC Ebola outbreak has become the world's second-largest on record, surpassing the country's own 2018-2020 outbreak of roughly 3,470 cases. Only the 2014-2016 West Africa outbreak, with 28,616 cases and 11,310 deaths, remains larger.

This outbreak surpassed 1,000 confirmed cases within just 40 days of response activation — compared to approximately 235 days for the 2018 Ebola outbreak in North Kivu, DRC, to reach the same milestone, according to the CDC.

Meanwhile, the outbreak in the DRC continues to worsen, with confirmed cases now exceeding 3,000. The UN has warned the outbreak could cost Africa as much as $3.6 billion and put 300,000 jobs at risk.

Uganda's outbreak, declared May 15 after an imported case from the DRC, infected 20 people total — 18 recovered and 2 died. No new cases were detected during the monitoring period.

Uganda officially declared the end of its 2026 Ebola outbreak on July 28, becoming Ebola-free after completing the mandatory 42-day monitoring period. "Today, Uganda is Ebola-free," said Health Minister Chris Baryomunsi.

Nearly 90% of cases have been reported in Ituri province, per WHO.

The outbreak is now described as the fastest-spreading Ebola outbreak ever documented.

The DRC's Ebola outbreak has surged to 3,200 confirmed cases and 1,405 deaths as of July 27 — an increase of approximately 1,000 cases in just 10 days, per government data released Sunday. The death toll rose more than 40% in just five days.

More than 80% of new cases are emerging outside of known contacts — meaning health officials cannot trace where the virus is coming from. "That is an alarm bell for me," said Dr. Nahid Bhadelia of Boston University. "It means that a lot more people have this disease than we think, and contact tracing is not keeping up."

WHO announced that 21,000 community workers are currently being trained to assist with contact tracing. Clinical trials for treatments and a drug that could protect exposed individuals from getting sick have also recently begun, offering some hope.

Roughly two-thirds of Ebola deaths in the DRC are occurring outside the health system, per WHO. Many patients are avoiding treatment centers entirely — seeking care from traditional healers, staying home, or unable to access clinics — due to stigma and deep mistrust of medical authorities.

Uganda's last confirmed case was reported on June 21. On July 16, Uganda's last Ebola patient was discharged from treatment and the country's Ministry of Health announced the start of a 42-day countdown to declaring the end of the outbreak in Uganda.

The Ebola outbreak has claimed more than 1,000 lives across the DRC and Uganda combined, per WHO. As of July 22, the DRC has confirmed 2,473 cases and 999 deaths. Uganda has reported 20 cases and 2 deaths.

"The outbreak remains ahead of us and we are still in the phase of catching up," said Dr. Baldé. WHO teams are prioritizing safe and dignified burials, referral systems, and clinical case management capacity in the most active transmission areas.

WHO has launched a new Congo River strategy to reinforce control measures along the river, which serves as a crucial transit route and potential transmission corridor.

WHO is reporting early signs of stabilization in Mongbwalu — where the outbreak was first detected — and in Goma, North Kivu province. No secondary cases have been detected in Kisangani, where all five reported cases were imported from Ituri.

As of July 19, the DRC has confirmed 2,423 cases and 967 deaths. 469 patients have recovered. Ituri province remains the epicenter, accounting for more than 90% of cases and 80% of deaths, per WHO Incident Manager Dr. Thierno Baldé.

At least 36 healthcare workers infected with the virus have died.

At least 12 attacks on health facilities and response teams have been recorded since the outbreak was declared in mid-May, mostly fueled by skepticism and rumors. Safety fears have restricted the response in Ituri, the worst-affected province.

724 patients are currently in isolation or hospitalized. 22 new recoveries were recorded in the same 24-hour period, per Congo's Health Ministry.

As of July 19, the DRC has confirmed 2,344 cases and at least 930 deaths. Thirty-seven new deaths were recorded in a single 24-hour period Friday into Saturday — one of the highest daily totals since the outbreak began.

On July 13, the US issued a 30-day order suspending entry of specified foreign nationals from DRC. The CDC recommends avoiding non-essential travel to five DRC provinces: Haut-Uele, Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, and Tshopo.

A second American humanitarian worker in DRC tested positive for Ebola and was medically evacuated to Germany on July 13, per the CDC. A second imported case was also reported in France.

Ituri province remains the most affected, with 1,808 cases and 631 deaths across 26 of 36 health zones.

As of July 15, 2,011 confirmed cases and 754 deaths have been recorded in DRC. 753 patients are currently hospitalized in isolation. 366 patients have recovered.

Healthcare workers began a new strike at Bunia General Hospital in Ituri province Wednesday, blocking the entrance. They say they have not received any compensation since the outbreak began, despite working under extremely difficult conditions.

WHO warned Tuesday that the official death toll may be two to four times higher than officially recorded numbers, as many patients are dying in communities without ever reaching a health facility.

Confirmed cases have surpassed 2,000, with 2,011 cases and 754 deaths recorded as of July 15, per Al Jazeera and Reuters.

A second US citizen working for a humanitarian organization in the DRC has tested positive for Ebola, per the CDC on July 11. A previous American, Dr. Peter Stafford, was treated in Berlin and has made a full recovery.

The University of Oxford launched a Phase 1 clinical trial of BD-Ebov — the world's first vaccine trial targeting the Bundibugyo strain — on July 13. 50 adults will be enrolled. The Serum Institute of India has stockpiled approximately 620,000 doses for future use.

Healthcare workers at an Ebola treatment center in northeastern Congo went on strike Monday over unpaid salaries and bonuses. They agreed to return Tuesday after the government promised payment within 72 hours.

"Perhaps the most alarming finding is that many of the newly reported deaths are people who died in their communities without ever reaching a health facility," Ihekweazu said. "The outbreak continues to outpace the response efforts."

As of July 14, over 2,000 cases and 754 deaths have been confirmed in the DRC. WHO emergencies chief Chikwe Ihekweazu warned that 80% of new cases are emerging from unknown chains of transmission — meaning the outbreak is spreading faster than it can be tracked.

Uganda has confirmed 20 cases and 2 deaths as of July 12, with one probable case and one probable death also reported.

As of July 11, the DRC has confirmed 1,926 cases and 702 deaths from the Ebola outbreak — up from 1,873 cases and 672 deaths reported earlier this week.

A US humanitarian worker involved in the Ebola response has tested positive for the virus, per Africa CDC. Epidemiological investigations and contact tracing have been launched.

As of July 13th, DRC has confirmed 1,873 cases and 672 deaths. 763 patients are currently in isolation or receiving care. Treatment centres are operating at 95.1% occupancy. At least 306 patients have recovered.

The outbreak has now spread to five provinces — Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, Haut-Uele, and Tshopo. Haut-Uele and Tshopo appeared in the national Ebola report for the first time, per health authorities.

Two possible Ebola cases have been reported in Kisangani, the capital of Tshopo province and one of DRC's largest cities. Test results are being validated and will be added to official totals once confirmed.

Healthcare workers in Ituri province, the hardest-hit area, have threatened to strike over unpaid wages and poor working conditions since the outbreak began.

More than 100 deaths were recorded in the first week of July alone. WHO said the virus is "still ahead of our response."

Africa CDC described this as the "fastest-growing Ebola outbreak ever" — surpassing 1,000 confirmed cases within 40 days of response activation, compared to 235 days for the 2018 DRC outbreak.

Additionally, there are now 1,708 recorded cases of Ebola according to Congo's Ministry of Health.

According to an update from The Chicago Tribune, the death toll in DR Congo has risen to 600 people.

The CDC, WHO, and Pan American Health Organization continue to describe the risk to the United States and World Cup host countries as low.

The Trump Administration is requesting $1.4 billion from Congress — $800 million for supplies and contact tracing, and $500 million to prevent the virus from reaching the United States.

The US is sending investigational doses of the monoclonal antibody MBP134 to DRC and Uganda for compassionate use. A clinical trial testing MBP134 and the antiviral remdesivir is set to begin this week.

A French doctor who treated Ebola patients in DRC spent a day in Kinshasa before flying to France, where he later tested positive for Ebola. No cases have been reported in Kinshasa.

DRC's government has expanded mass gathering bans to include the capital Kinshasa. Bans are also in effect in Ituri, North and South Kivu, Haut-Uele, Bas-Uele, and Tshopo provinces.

The outbreak now stands at 1,274 confirmed cases and 360 deaths in DRC. Neighboring Uganda has reported 20 confirmed cases and two deaths.

The Ebola outbreak in DRC has spread to a fourth province — Haut-Uele — after a patient traveled there from the epicenter in Ituri province. Haut-Uele borders South Sudan and the Central African Republic, raising concerns about further cross-border spread.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Pan American Health Organization and the World Health Organization have all described the risk ​of Ebola to World Cup host countries as low.

The World Health Organization (WHO) confirms it is intensifying testing, contact tracing and treatment. Tons of supplies from the WHO have also arrived in Congo.

Congo's Ministry of Health said that while the numbers show the outbreak is spreading rapidly, it also reflects more active surveillance, monitoring symptoms and increased reporting among the community.

Congo’s Ministry of Health on Sunday said 72 new cases were reported in a 24-hour period, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 782, according to AP News.

Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have reported one of the highest daily increases in Ebola cases since the outbreak was officially declared over one month ago.

The World ​Health Organization (WHO) said there have been 321 confirmed cases of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of ‌Congo outbreak and 116 suspected cases, marking a large drop in the number of suspected cases as hundreds were ruled out after investigation.

The overall risk to the American public and travelers remains low, per the CDC.

The CDC provided an update on the Ebola outbreak on May 31st.  The agency reiterates that no cases of Ebola disease have been confirmed in the United States because of the outbreak in Congo.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed that New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) has been added to a limited list of designated entry points for U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals and legal residents returning from the Congo, Uganda and South Sudan.

The U.S. Embassy has reiterated that, to date, no suspected, probable, or confirmed cases of Ebola have been reported in the United States, and the risk of Ebola domestically is low.

If a passenger exhibits a fever or other symptoms, they are evaluated by a CDC public health officer and immediately transported to a designated local hospital for isolation and testing.

If a traveler is asymptomatic, they are cleared to continue their travel but will be actively monitored by their destination's state health department for a 21-day period, according to the U.S. Embassy website.

At these airports, the CDC and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will conduct a tiered health check, including a health questionnaire, symptom observation from CDC staff, forehead temperature checks and data collection to monitor travelers via local health departments.

The CDC has implemented enhanced public health entry screenings for travelers entering the U.S. who have been in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Uganda, or South Sudan within the last 21 days. U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and lawful permanent residents who were in these countries within 21 days are routed to specific hubs for mandatory checks before proceeding to their final destinations: - Washington-Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington D.C. - Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta - George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in Houston.

AP News now reports there are 750 suspected cases and 177 suspected deaths in Congo, with the situation stable in surrounding countries, like Uganda.

The risk remains high for regional spread and low at global levels, Director-General Ghebreyesus said.

World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the health agency was revising upward to “very high” its assessment of the risk within Congo.

The Bundibugyo strain of Ebola has a reported fatality rate of 35%

The WHO has categorized the current outbreak as a public health emergency of international concern.

An additional 6 American healthcare workers are being further monitored after possible exposure.

The CDC stated that an American healthcare worker, identified as a male doctor, has been evacuated to Germany after testing positive for the virus.

Health officials state there are no current vaccines for this particular outbreak strain, identified by the WHO as the Bundibugyo virus.

Per BBC, over 100 people have died from the Ebola outbreak, with most confirmed cases found in DR Congo's Ituri province, with additional cases confirmed in Uganda.

The order does not apply to US citizens.

Along with assistance from the Department of Homeland Security, any non-US residents who have traveled to DR Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan within the last 21 days are currently barred from entry into the United States.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued travel restrictions along with additional health measures in response to an Ebola outbreak in Africa.

Incident reported at United States.

UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher said the outbreak needs "speed, scale, and solidarity before this virus gets even further ahead of us."

DRC reached 2,000 deaths in less than three months from the outbreak's declaration — compared to nearly five months for the 2018-2020 outbreak to hit the same milestone, underscoring the unprecedented speed of this epidemic.

The case fatality ratio has risen sharply, from about 20% in early June to 46% today — meaning nearly one in every two confirmed cases is now fatal.

As of August 19, the DRC has reported 5,021 confirmed cases and 2,378 deaths, according to government data — making this officially the deadliest Ebola outbreak in the country's history, surpassing the 2018-2020 outbreak.

At least 151 health workers have been infected during the outbreak, with 44 deaths among them.

The World Health Organization's IHR Emergency Committee is scheduled to meet August 18 to reassess the outbreak's status as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.

The DRC reported 4,665 confirmed cases and 2,184 deaths as of August 12 — a case fatality rate of 46.8%. The outbreak has expanded to 54 health zones across six provinces, with the newly affected Bas-Uélé province confirming its first case in the Buta health zone.

A total of 570 patients are currently hospitalized in isolation. Approximately 82.4% of identified case contacts are under follow-up across the five affected provinces.

As of August 11, the DRC has reported 4,566 confirmed cases and 2,128 deaths — an increase of 117 new cases and 67 deaths in a single day, according to the ECDC.

A WHO vaccine advisory group has recommended that Ervebo — the only licensed Ebola vaccine — be fast-tracked into a Phase 3 trial against this outbreak, per the WHO and Gavi. It's a notable step because Ervebo is licensed for the Zaire strain, not the Bundibugyo strain driving this outbreak, so no approved vaccine currently exists for it; early animal data suggested it may offer some cross-protection.

Ituri province remains the epicenter, accounting for more than 90% of cases and roughly 80% of deaths, according to the WHO's incident manager.

The outbreak is now considered the world's second-largest Ebola epidemic on record and has been described as the fastest-spreading ever, spanning 53 health zones across five provinces — Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, Haut-Uele, and Tshopo, per the WHO.

The DRC's latest situation update, covering data through Aug. 5, reported 4,053 confirmed cases and 1,850 deaths, with 694 patients hospitalized in isolation, according to the ECDC.

WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus visited the DRC on August 5. Doctors Without Borders (MSF) is urging increased action, calling for stronger epidemiological surveillance, community engagement, and guaranteed humanitarian access.

North Kivu has emerged as a significant secondary hotspot, now reporting 436 cases and 292 deaths across 12 of its 34 health zones — in addition to Ituri, which remains the epicenter with 3,460 cases and 1,464 deaths.

Some reports from Congolese authorities suggest the death toll may have already climbed to 1,850.

The DRC reported 3,973 confirmed cases and 1,801 deaths as of August 4 — an increase of 99 new cases and 52 new deaths in a single day, per the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control.

The US Travel Advisory for the DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan remains at Level 4 — Do Not Travel.

US-supported efforts include more than 180 health facilities in affected areas, 12 specialized treatment facilities in the DRC, nearly 300 metric tons of critical supplies distributed, and strengthened diagnostic capacity at 11 regional laboratories.

The US State Department announced an additional $242 million in funding for Ebola response and preparedness efforts on August 5, bringing total US assistance to over $512 million — aligning with the US commitment at the G7 Leaders' Summit to provide up to $500 million.

The DRC reported 3,874 confirmed cases and 1,751 deaths as of August 3 — an increase of 72 new confirmed cases in a single reporting period. 717 patients are currently hospitalized in isolation.

The International Medical Corps, a UN partner, is opening the DRC's largest-ever Ebola treatment center this week to bolster existing response capacity.

The World Health Organization confirmed this is now "the largest recorded Ebola virus disease outbreak" in DRC's history, surpassing the 2018-2020 outbreak that killed nearly 2,300 of almost 3,500 cases. WHO says the outbreak is "intensifying, with sustained transmission and continued increases in reported cases and deaths."

The outbreak has expanded to five additional provinces since it began, now affecting 49 health zones, 33 of which remain active. Ituri province still remains the epicenter, accounting for 88% of cases and 82.6% of deaths.

"It's the fastest spreading Ebola epidemic that we have ever seen," said Carl Skau, acting head of the UN World Food Programme. "The world needs to pay much more attention."

As of the first week of August, 1,707 people have died in the DRC, with a case fatality rate of 44.1%, per the DRC Ministry of Public Health.

The DRC Ebola outbreak has become the world's second-largest on record, surpassing the country's own 2018-2020 outbreak of roughly 3,470 cases. Only the 2014-2016 West Africa outbreak, with 28,616 cases and 11,310 deaths, remains larger.

This outbreak surpassed 1,000 confirmed cases within just 40 days of response activation — compared to approximately 235 days for the 2018 Ebola outbreak in North Kivu, DRC, to reach the same milestone, according to the CDC.

Meanwhile, the outbreak in the DRC continues to worsen, with confirmed cases now exceeding 3,000. The UN has warned the outbreak could cost Africa as much as $3.6 billion and put 300,000 jobs at risk.

Uganda's outbreak, declared May 15 after an imported case from the DRC, infected 20 people total — 18 recovered and 2 died. No new cases were detected during the monitoring period.

Uganda officially declared the end of its 2026 Ebola outbreak on July 28, becoming Ebola-free after completing the mandatory 42-day monitoring period. "Today, Uganda is Ebola-free," said Health Minister Chris Baryomunsi.

Nearly 90% of cases have been reported in Ituri province, per WHO.

The outbreak is now described as the fastest-spreading Ebola outbreak ever documented.

The DRC's Ebola outbreak has surged to 3,200 confirmed cases and 1,405 deaths as of July 27 — an increase of approximately 1,000 cases in just 10 days, per government data released Sunday. The death toll rose more than 40% in just five days.

More than 80% of new cases are emerging outside of known contacts — meaning health officials cannot trace where the virus is coming from. "That is an alarm bell for me," said Dr. Nahid Bhadelia of Boston University. "It means that a lot more people have this disease than we think, and contact tracing is not keeping up."

WHO announced that 21,000 community workers are currently being trained to assist with contact tracing. Clinical trials for treatments and a drug that could protect exposed individuals from getting sick have also recently begun, offering some hope.

Roughly two-thirds of Ebola deaths in the DRC are occurring outside the health system, per WHO. Many patients are avoiding treatment centers entirely — seeking care from traditional healers, staying home, or unable to access clinics — due to stigma and deep mistrust of medical authorities.

Uganda's last confirmed case was reported on June 21. On July 16, Uganda's last Ebola patient was discharged from treatment and the country's Ministry of Health announced the start of a 42-day countdown to declaring the end of the outbreak in Uganda.

The Ebola outbreak has claimed more than 1,000 lives across the DRC and Uganda combined, per WHO. As of July 22, the DRC has confirmed 2,473 cases and 999 deaths. Uganda has reported 20 cases and 2 deaths.

"The outbreak remains ahead of us and we are still in the phase of catching up," said Dr. Baldé. WHO teams are prioritizing safe and dignified burials, referral systems, and clinical case management capacity in the most active transmission areas.

WHO has launched a new Congo River strategy to reinforce control measures along the river, which serves as a crucial transit route and potential transmission corridor.

WHO is reporting early signs of stabilization in Mongbwalu — where the outbreak was first detected — and in Goma, North Kivu province. No secondary cases have been detected in Kisangani, where all five reported cases were imported from Ituri.

As of July 19, the DRC has confirmed 2,423 cases and 967 deaths. 469 patients have recovered. Ituri province remains the epicenter, accounting for more than 90% of cases and 80% of deaths, per WHO Incident Manager Dr. Thierno Baldé.

At least 36 healthcare workers infected with the virus have died.

At least 12 attacks on health facilities and response teams have been recorded since the outbreak was declared in mid-May, mostly fueled by skepticism and rumors. Safety fears have restricted the response in Ituri, the worst-affected province.

724 patients are currently in isolation or hospitalized. 22 new recoveries were recorded in the same 24-hour period, per Congo's Health Ministry.

As of July 19, the DRC has confirmed 2,344 cases and at least 930 deaths. Thirty-seven new deaths were recorded in a single 24-hour period Friday into Saturday — one of the highest daily totals since the outbreak began.

On July 13, the US issued a 30-day order suspending entry of specified foreign nationals from DRC. The CDC recommends avoiding non-essential travel to five DRC provinces: Haut-Uele, Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, and Tshopo.

A second American humanitarian worker in DRC tested positive for Ebola and was medically evacuated to Germany on July 13, per the CDC. A second imported case was also reported in France.

Ituri province remains the most affected, with 1,808 cases and 631 deaths across 26 of 36 health zones.

As of July 15, 2,011 confirmed cases and 754 deaths have been recorded in DRC. 753 patients are currently hospitalized in isolation. 366 patients have recovered.

Healthcare workers began a new strike at Bunia General Hospital in Ituri province Wednesday, blocking the entrance. They say they have not received any compensation since the outbreak began, despite working under extremely difficult conditions.

WHO warned Tuesday that the official death toll may be two to four times higher than officially recorded numbers, as many patients are dying in communities without ever reaching a health facility.

Confirmed cases have surpassed 2,000, with 2,011 cases and 754 deaths recorded as of July 15, per Al Jazeera and Reuters.

A second US citizen working for a humanitarian organization in the DRC has tested positive for Ebola, per the CDC on July 11. A previous American, Dr. Peter Stafford, was treated in Berlin and has made a full recovery.

The University of Oxford launched a Phase 1 clinical trial of BD-Ebov — the world's first vaccine trial targeting the Bundibugyo strain — on July 13. 50 adults will be enrolled. The Serum Institute of India has stockpiled approximately 620,000 doses for future use.

Healthcare workers at an Ebola treatment center in northeastern Congo went on strike Monday over unpaid salaries and bonuses. They agreed to return Tuesday after the government promised payment within 72 hours.

"Perhaps the most alarming finding is that many of the newly reported deaths are people who died in their communities without ever reaching a health facility," Ihekweazu said. "The outbreak continues to outpace the response efforts."

As of July 14, over 2,000 cases and 754 deaths have been confirmed in the DRC. WHO emergencies chief Chikwe Ihekweazu warned that 80% of new cases are emerging from unknown chains of transmission — meaning the outbreak is spreading faster than it can be tracked.

Uganda has confirmed 20 cases and 2 deaths as of July 12, with one probable case and one probable death also reported.

As of July 11, the DRC has confirmed 1,926 cases and 702 deaths from the Ebola outbreak — up from 1,873 cases and 672 deaths reported earlier this week.

A US humanitarian worker involved in the Ebola response has tested positive for the virus, per Africa CDC. Epidemiological investigations and contact tracing have been launched.

As of July 13th, DRC has confirmed 1,873 cases and 672 deaths. 763 patients are currently in isolation or receiving care. Treatment centres are operating at 95.1% occupancy. At least 306 patients have recovered.

The outbreak has now spread to five provinces — Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, Haut-Uele, and Tshopo. Haut-Uele and Tshopo appeared in the national Ebola report for the first time, per health authorities.

Two possible Ebola cases have been reported in Kisangani, the capital of Tshopo province and one of DRC's largest cities. Test results are being validated and will be added to official totals once confirmed.

Healthcare workers in Ituri province, the hardest-hit area, have threatened to strike over unpaid wages and poor working conditions since the outbreak began.

More than 100 deaths were recorded in the first week of July alone. WHO said the virus is "still ahead of our response."

Africa CDC described this as the "fastest-growing Ebola outbreak ever" — surpassing 1,000 confirmed cases within 40 days of response activation, compared to 235 days for the 2018 DRC outbreak.

Additionally, there are now 1,708 recorded cases of Ebola according to Congo's Ministry of Health.

According to an update from The Chicago Tribune, the death toll in DR Congo has risen to 600 people.

The CDC, WHO, and Pan American Health Organization continue to describe the risk to the United States and World Cup host countries as low.

The Trump Administration is requesting $1.4 billion from Congress — $800 million for supplies and contact tracing, and $500 million to prevent the virus from reaching the United States.

The US is sending investigational doses of the monoclonal antibody MBP134 to DRC and Uganda for compassionate use. A clinical trial testing MBP134 and the antiviral remdesivir is set to begin this week.

A French doctor who treated Ebola patients in DRC spent a day in Kinshasa before flying to France, where he later tested positive for Ebola. No cases have been reported in Kinshasa.

DRC's government has expanded mass gathering bans to include the capital Kinshasa. Bans are also in effect in Ituri, North and South Kivu, Haut-Uele, Bas-Uele, and Tshopo provinces.

The outbreak now stands at 1,274 confirmed cases and 360 deaths in DRC. Neighboring Uganda has reported 20 confirmed cases and two deaths.

The Ebola outbreak in DRC has spread to a fourth province — Haut-Uele — after a patient traveled there from the epicenter in Ituri province. Haut-Uele borders South Sudan and the Central African Republic, raising concerns about further cross-border spread.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Pan American Health Organization and the World Health Organization have all described the risk ​of Ebola to World Cup host countries as low.

The World Health Organization (WHO) confirms it is intensifying testing, contact tracing and treatment. Tons of supplies from the WHO have also arrived in Congo.

Congo's Ministry of Health said that while the numbers show the outbreak is spreading rapidly, it also reflects more active surveillance, monitoring symptoms and increased reporting among the community.

Congo’s Ministry of Health on Sunday said 72 new cases were reported in a 24-hour period, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 782, according to AP News.

Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have reported one of the highest daily increases in Ebola cases since the outbreak was officially declared over one month ago.

The World ​Health Organization (WHO) said there have been 321 confirmed cases of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of ‌Congo outbreak and 116 suspected cases, marking a large drop in the number of suspected cases as hundreds were ruled out after investigation.

The overall risk to the American public and travelers remains low, per the CDC.

The CDC provided an update on the Ebola outbreak on May 31st.  The agency reiterates that no cases of Ebola disease have been confirmed in the United States because of the outbreak in Congo.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed that New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) has been added to a limited list of designated entry points for U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals and legal residents returning from the Congo, Uganda and South Sudan.

The U.S. Embassy has reiterated that, to date, no suspected, probable, or confirmed cases of Ebola have been reported in the United States, and the risk of Ebola domestically is low.

If a passenger exhibits a fever or other symptoms, they are evaluated by a CDC public health officer and immediately transported to a designated local hospital for isolation and testing.

If a traveler is asymptomatic, they are cleared to continue their travel but will be actively monitored by their destination's state health department for a 21-day period, according to the U.S. Embassy website.

At these airports, the CDC and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will conduct a tiered health check, including a health questionnaire, symptom observation from CDC staff, forehead temperature checks and data collection to monitor travelers via local health departments.

The CDC has implemented enhanced public health entry screenings for travelers entering the U.S. who have been in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Uganda, or South Sudan within the last 21 days. U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and lawful permanent residents who were in these countries within 21 days are routed to specific hubs for mandatory checks before proceeding to their final destinations: - Washington-Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington D.C. - Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta - George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in Houston.

AP News now reports there are 750 suspected cases and 177 suspected deaths in Congo, with the situation stable in surrounding countries, like Uganda.

The risk remains high for regional spread and low at global levels, Director-General Ghebreyesus said.

World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the health agency was revising upward to “very high” its assessment of the risk within Congo.

The Bundibugyo strain of Ebola has a reported fatality rate of 35%

The WHO has categorized the current outbreak as a public health emergency of international concern.

An additional 6 American healthcare workers are being further monitored after possible exposure.

The CDC stated that an American healthcare worker, identified as a male doctor, has been evacuated to Germany after testing positive for the virus.

Health officials state there are no current vaccines for this particular outbreak strain, identified by the WHO as the Bundibugyo virus.

Per BBC, over 100 people have died from the Ebola outbreak, with most confirmed cases found in DR Congo's Ituri province, with additional cases confirmed in Uganda.

The order does not apply to US citizens.

Along with assistance from the Department of Homeland Security, any non-US residents who have traveled to DR Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan within the last 21 days are currently barred from entry into the United States.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued travel restrictions along with additional health measures in response to an Ebola outbreak in Africa.

Incident reported at United States.

UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher said the outbreak needs "speed, scale, and solidarity before this virus gets even further ahead of us."

DRC reached 2,000 deaths in less than three months from the outbreak's declaration — compared to nearly five months for the 2018-2020 outbreak to hit the same milestone, underscoring the unprecedented speed of this epidemic.

The case fatality ratio has risen sharply, from about 20% in early June to 46% today — meaning nearly one in every two confirmed cases is now fatal.

As of August 19, the DRC has reported 5,021 confirmed cases and 2,378 deaths, according to government data — making this officially the deadliest Ebola outbreak in the country's history, surpassing the 2018-2020 outbreak.

At least 151 health workers have been infected during the outbreak, with 44 deaths among them.

The World Health Organization's IHR Emergency Committee is scheduled to meet August 18 to reassess the outbreak's status as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.

The DRC reported 4,665 confirmed cases and 2,184 deaths as of August 12 — a case fatality rate of 46.8%. The outbreak has expanded to 54 health zones across six provinces, with the newly affected Bas-Uélé province confirming its first case in the Buta health zone.

A total of 570 patients are currently hospitalized in isolation. Approximately 82.4% of identified case contacts are under follow-up across the five affected provinces.

As of August 11, the DRC has reported 4,566 confirmed cases and 2,128 deaths — an increase of 117 new cases and 67 deaths in a single day, according to the ECDC.

A WHO vaccine advisory group has recommended that Ervebo — the only licensed Ebola vaccine — be fast-tracked into a Phase 3 trial against this outbreak, per the WHO and Gavi. It's a notable step because Ervebo is licensed for the Zaire strain, not the Bundibugyo strain driving this outbreak, so no approved vaccine currently exists for it; early animal data suggested it may offer some cross-protection.

Ituri province remains the epicenter, accounting for more than 90% of cases and roughly 80% of deaths, according to the WHO's incident manager.

The outbreak is now considered the world's second-largest Ebola epidemic on record and has been described as the fastest-spreading ever, spanning 53 health zones across five provinces — Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, Haut-Uele, and Tshopo, per the WHO.

The DRC's latest situation update, covering data through Aug. 5, reported 4,053 confirmed cases and 1,850 deaths, with 694 patients hospitalized in isolation, according to the ECDC.

WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus visited the DRC on August 5. Doctors Without Borders (MSF) is urging increased action, calling for stronger epidemiological surveillance, community engagement, and guaranteed humanitarian access.

North Kivu has emerged as a significant secondary hotspot, now reporting 436 cases and 292 deaths across 12 of its 34 health zones — in addition to Ituri, which remains the epicenter with 3,460 cases and 1,464 deaths.

Some reports from Congolese authorities suggest the death toll may have already climbed to 1,850.

The DRC reported 3,973 confirmed cases and 1,801 deaths as of August 4 — an increase of 99 new cases and 52 new deaths in a single day, per the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control.

The US Travel Advisory for the DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan remains at Level 4 — Do Not Travel.

US-supported efforts include more than 180 health facilities in affected areas, 12 specialized treatment facilities in the DRC, nearly 300 metric tons of critical supplies distributed, and strengthened diagnostic capacity at 11 regional laboratories.

The US State Department announced an additional $242 million in funding for Ebola response and preparedness efforts on August 5, bringing total US assistance to over $512 million — aligning with the US commitment at the G7 Leaders' Summit to provide up to $500 million.

The DRC reported 3,874 confirmed cases and 1,751 deaths as of August 3 — an increase of 72 new confirmed cases in a single reporting period. 717 patients are currently hospitalized in isolation.

The International Medical Corps, a UN partner, is opening the DRC's largest-ever Ebola treatment center this week to bolster existing response capacity.

The World Health Organization confirmed this is now "the largest recorded Ebola virus disease outbreak" in DRC's history, surpassing the 2018-2020 outbreak that killed nearly 2,300 of almost 3,500 cases. WHO says the outbreak is "intensifying, with sustained transmission and continued increases in reported cases and deaths."

The outbreak has expanded to five additional provinces since it began, now affecting 49 health zones, 33 of which remain active. Ituri province still remains the epicenter, accounting for 88% of cases and 82.6% of deaths.

"It's the fastest spreading Ebola epidemic that we have ever seen," said Carl Skau, acting head of the UN World Food Programme. "The world needs to pay much more attention."

As of the first week of August, 1,707 people have died in the DRC, with a case fatality rate of 44.1%, per the DRC Ministry of Public Health.

The DRC Ebola outbreak has become the world's second-largest on record, surpassing the country's own 2018-2020 outbreak of roughly 3,470 cases. Only the 2014-2016 West Africa outbreak, with 28,616 cases and 11,310 deaths, remains larger.

This outbreak surpassed 1,000 confirmed cases within just 40 days of response activation — compared to approximately 235 days for the 2018 Ebola outbreak in North Kivu, DRC, to reach the same milestone, according to the CDC.

Meanwhile, the outbreak in the DRC continues to worsen, with confirmed cases now exceeding 3,000. The UN has warned the outbreak could cost Africa as much as $3.6 billion and put 300,000 jobs at risk.

Uganda's outbreak, declared May 15 after an imported case from the DRC, infected 20 people total — 18 recovered and 2 died. No new cases were detected during the monitoring period.

Uganda officially declared the end of its 2026 Ebola outbreak on July 28, becoming Ebola-free after completing the mandatory 42-day monitoring period. "Today, Uganda is Ebola-free," said Health Minister Chris Baryomunsi.

Nearly 90% of cases have been reported in Ituri province, per WHO.

The outbreak is now described as the fastest-spreading Ebola outbreak ever documented.

The DRC's Ebola outbreak has surged to 3,200 confirmed cases and 1,405 deaths as of July 27 — an increase of approximately 1,000 cases in just 10 days, per government data released Sunday. The death toll rose more than 40% in just five days.

More than 80% of new cases are emerging outside of known contacts — meaning health officials cannot trace where the virus is coming from. "That is an alarm bell for me," said Dr. Nahid Bhadelia of Boston University. "It means that a lot more people have this disease than we think, and contact tracing is not keeping up."

WHO announced that 21,000 community workers are currently being trained to assist with contact tracing. Clinical trials for treatments and a drug that could protect exposed individuals from getting sick have also recently begun, offering some hope.

Roughly two-thirds of Ebola deaths in the DRC are occurring outside the health system, per WHO. Many patients are avoiding treatment centers entirely — seeking care from traditional healers, staying home, or unable to access clinics — due to stigma and deep mistrust of medical authorities.

Uganda's last confirmed case was reported on June 21. On July 16, Uganda's last Ebola patient was discharged from treatment and the country's Ministry of Health announced the start of a 42-day countdown to declaring the end of the outbreak in Uganda.

The Ebola outbreak has claimed more than 1,000 lives across the DRC and Uganda combined, per WHO. As of July 22, the DRC has confirmed 2,473 cases and 999 deaths. Uganda has reported 20 cases and 2 deaths.

"The outbreak remains ahead of us and we are still in the phase of catching up," said Dr. Baldé. WHO teams are prioritizing safe and dignified burials, referral systems, and clinical case management capacity in the most active transmission areas.

WHO has launched a new Congo River strategy to reinforce control measures along the river, which serves as a crucial transit route and potential transmission corridor.

WHO is reporting early signs of stabilization in Mongbwalu — where the outbreak was first detected — and in Goma, North Kivu province. No secondary cases have been detected in Kisangani, where all five reported cases were imported from Ituri.

As of July 19, the DRC has confirmed 2,423 cases and 967 deaths. 469 patients have recovered. Ituri province remains the epicenter, accounting for more than 90% of cases and 80% of deaths, per WHO Incident Manager Dr. Thierno Baldé.

At least 36 healthcare workers infected with the virus have died.

At least 12 attacks on health facilities and response teams have been recorded since the outbreak was declared in mid-May, mostly fueled by skepticism and rumors. Safety fears have restricted the response in Ituri, the worst-affected province.

724 patients are currently in isolation or hospitalized. 22 new recoveries were recorded in the same 24-hour period, per Congo's Health Ministry.

As of July 19, the DRC has confirmed 2,344 cases and at least 930 deaths. Thirty-seven new deaths were recorded in a single 24-hour period Friday into Saturday — one of the highest daily totals since the outbreak began.

On July 13, the US issued a 30-day order suspending entry of specified foreign nationals from DRC. The CDC recommends avoiding non-essential travel to five DRC provinces: Haut-Uele, Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, and Tshopo.

A second American humanitarian worker in DRC tested positive for Ebola and was medically evacuated to Germany on July 13, per the CDC. A second imported case was also reported in France.

Ituri province remains the most affected, with 1,808 cases and 631 deaths across 26 of 36 health zones.

As of July 15, 2,011 confirmed cases and 754 deaths have been recorded in DRC. 753 patients are currently hospitalized in isolation. 366 patients have recovered.

Healthcare workers began a new strike at Bunia General Hospital in Ituri province Wednesday, blocking the entrance. They say they have not received any compensation since the outbreak began, despite working under extremely difficult conditions.

WHO warned Tuesday that the official death toll may be two to four times higher than officially recorded numbers, as many patients are dying in communities without ever reaching a health facility.

Confirmed cases have surpassed 2,000, with 2,011 cases and 754 deaths recorded as of July 15, per Al Jazeera and Reuters.

A second US citizen working for a humanitarian organization in the DRC has tested positive for Ebola, per the CDC on July 11. A previous American, Dr. Peter Stafford, was treated in Berlin and has made a full recovery.

The University of Oxford launched a Phase 1 clinical trial of BD-Ebov — the world's first vaccine trial targeting the Bundibugyo strain — on July 13. 50 adults will be enrolled. The Serum Institute of India has stockpiled approximately 620,000 doses for future use.

Healthcare workers at an Ebola treatment center in northeastern Congo went on strike Monday over unpaid salaries and bonuses. They agreed to return Tuesday after the government promised payment within 72 hours.

"Perhaps the most alarming finding is that many of the newly reported deaths are people who died in their communities without ever reaching a health facility," Ihekweazu said. "The outbreak continues to outpace the response efforts."

As of July 14, over 2,000 cases and 754 deaths have been confirmed in the DRC. WHO emergencies chief Chikwe Ihekweazu warned that 80% of new cases are emerging from unknown chains of transmission — meaning the outbreak is spreading faster than it can be tracked.

Uganda has confirmed 20 cases and 2 deaths as of July 12, with one probable case and one probable death also reported.

As of July 11, the DRC has confirmed 1,926 cases and 702 deaths from the Ebola outbreak — up from 1,873 cases and 672 deaths reported earlier this week.

A US humanitarian worker involved in the Ebola response has tested positive for the virus, per Africa CDC. Epidemiological investigations and contact tracing have been launched.

As of July 13th, DRC has confirmed 1,873 cases and 672 deaths. 763 patients are currently in isolation or receiving care. Treatment centres are operating at 95.1% occupancy. At least 306 patients have recovered.

The outbreak has now spread to five provinces — Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, Haut-Uele, and Tshopo. Haut-Uele and Tshopo appeared in the national Ebola report for the first time, per health authorities.

Two possible Ebola cases have been reported in Kisangani, the capital of Tshopo province and one of DRC's largest cities. Test results are being validated and will be added to official totals once confirmed.

Healthcare workers in Ituri province, the hardest-hit area, have threatened to strike over unpaid wages and poor working conditions since the outbreak began.

More than 100 deaths were recorded in the first week of July alone. WHO said the virus is "still ahead of our response."

Africa CDC described this as the "fastest-growing Ebola outbreak ever" — surpassing 1,000 confirmed cases within 40 days of response activation, compared to 235 days for the 2018 DRC outbreak.

Additionally, there are now 1,708 recorded cases of Ebola according to Congo's Ministry of Health.

According to an update from The Chicago Tribune, the death toll in DR Congo has risen to 600 people.

The CDC, WHO, and Pan American Health Organization continue to describe the risk to the United States and World Cup host countries as low.

The Trump Administration is requesting $1.4 billion from Congress — $800 million for supplies and contact tracing, and $500 million to prevent the virus from reaching the United States.

The US is sending investigational doses of the monoclonal antibody MBP134 to DRC and Uganda for compassionate use. A clinical trial testing MBP134 and the antiviral remdesivir is set to begin this week.

A French doctor who treated Ebola patients in DRC spent a day in Kinshasa before flying to France, where he later tested positive for Ebola. No cases have been reported in Kinshasa.

DRC's government has expanded mass gathering bans to include the capital Kinshasa. Bans are also in effect in Ituri, North and South Kivu, Haut-Uele, Bas-Uele, and Tshopo provinces.

The outbreak now stands at 1,274 confirmed cases and 360 deaths in DRC. Neighboring Uganda has reported 20 confirmed cases and two deaths.

The Ebola outbreak in DRC has spread to a fourth province — Haut-Uele — after a patient traveled there from the epicenter in Ituri province. Haut-Uele borders South Sudan and the Central African Republic, raising concerns about further cross-border spread.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Pan American Health Organization and the World Health Organization have all described the risk ​of Ebola to World Cup host countries as low.

The World Health Organization (WHO) confirms it is intensifying testing, contact tracing and treatment. Tons of supplies from the WHO have also arrived in Congo.

Congo's Ministry of Health said that while the numbers show the outbreak is spreading rapidly, it also reflects more active surveillance, monitoring symptoms and increased reporting among the community.

Congo’s Ministry of Health on Sunday said 72 new cases were reported in a 24-hour period, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 782, according to AP News.

Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have reported one of the highest daily increases in Ebola cases since the outbreak was officially declared over one month ago.

The World ​Health Organization (WHO) said there have been 321 confirmed cases of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of ‌Congo outbreak and 116 suspected cases, marking a large drop in the number of suspected cases as hundreds were ruled out after investigation.

The overall risk to the American public and travelers remains low, per the CDC.

The CDC provided an update on the Ebola outbreak on May 31st.  The agency reiterates that no cases of Ebola disease have been confirmed in the United States because of the outbreak in Congo.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed that New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) has been added to a limited list of designated entry points for U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals and legal residents returning from the Congo, Uganda and South Sudan.

The U.S. Embassy has reiterated that, to date, no suspected, probable, or confirmed cases of Ebola have been reported in the United States, and the risk of Ebola domestically is low.

If a passenger exhibits a fever or other symptoms, they are evaluated by a CDC public health officer and immediately transported to a designated local hospital for isolation and testing.

If a traveler is asymptomatic, they are cleared to continue their travel but will be actively monitored by their destination's state health department for a 21-day period, according to the U.S. Embassy website.

At these airports, the CDC and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will conduct a tiered health check, including a health questionnaire, symptom observation from CDC staff, forehead temperature checks and data collection to monitor travelers via local health departments.

The CDC has implemented enhanced public health entry screenings for travelers entering the U.S. who have been in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Uganda, or South Sudan within the last 21 days. U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and lawful permanent residents who were in these countries within 21 days are routed to specific hubs for mandatory checks before proceeding to their final destinations: - Washington-Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington D.C. - Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta - George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in Houston.

AP News now reports there are 750 suspected cases and 177 suspected deaths in Congo, with the situation stable in surrounding countries, like Uganda.

The risk remains high for regional spread and low at global levels, Director-General Ghebreyesus said.

World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the health agency was revising upward to “very high” its assessment of the risk within Congo.

The Bundibugyo strain of Ebola has a reported fatality rate of 35%

The WHO has categorized the current outbreak as a public health emergency of international concern.

An additional 6 American healthcare workers are being further monitored after possible exposure.

The CDC stated that an American healthcare worker, identified as a male doctor, has been evacuated to Germany after testing positive for the virus.

Health officials state there are no current vaccines for this particular outbreak strain, identified by the WHO as the Bundibugyo virus.

Per BBC, over 100 people have died from the Ebola outbreak, with most confirmed cases found in DR Congo's Ituri province, with additional cases confirmed in Uganda.

The order does not apply to US citizens.

Along with assistance from the Department of Homeland Security, any non-US residents who have traveled to DR Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan within the last 21 days are currently barred from entry into the United States.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued travel restrictions along with additional health measures in response to an Ebola outbreak in Africa.

Incident reported at United States.

UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher said the outbreak needs "speed, scale, and solidarity before this virus gets even further ahead of us."

DRC reached 2,000 deaths in less than three months from the outbreak's declaration — compared to nearly five months for the 2018-2020 outbreak to hit the same milestone, underscoring the unprecedented speed of this epidemic.

The case fatality ratio has risen sharply, from about 20% in early June to 46% today — meaning nearly one in every two confirmed cases is now fatal.

As of August 19, the DRC has reported 5,021 confirmed cases and 2,378 deaths, according to government data — making this officially the deadliest Ebola outbreak in the country's history, surpassing the 2018-2020 outbreak.

At least 151 health workers have been infected during the outbreak, with 44 deaths among them.

The World Health Organization's IHR Emergency Committee is scheduled to meet August 18 to reassess the outbreak's status as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.

The DRC reported 4,665 confirmed cases and 2,184 deaths as of August 12 — a case fatality rate of 46.8%. The outbreak has expanded to 54 health zones across six provinces, with the newly affected Bas-Uélé province confirming its first case in the Buta health zone.

A total of 570 patients are currently hospitalized in isolation. Approximately 82.4% of identified case contacts are under follow-up across the five affected provinces.

As of August 11, the DRC has reported 4,566 confirmed cases and 2,128 deaths — an increase of 117 new cases and 67 deaths in a single day, according to the ECDC.

A WHO vaccine advisory group has recommended that Ervebo — the only licensed Ebola vaccine — be fast-tracked into a Phase 3 trial against this outbreak, per the WHO and Gavi. It's a notable step because Ervebo is licensed for the Zaire strain, not the Bundibugyo strain driving this outbreak, so no approved vaccine currently exists for it; early animal data suggested it may offer some cross-protection.

Ituri province remains the epicenter, accounting for more than 90% of cases and roughly 80% of deaths, according to the WHO's incident manager.

The outbreak is now considered the world's second-largest Ebola epidemic on record and has been described as the fastest-spreading ever, spanning 53 health zones across five provinces — Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, Haut-Uele, and Tshopo, per the WHO.

The DRC's latest situation update, covering data through Aug. 5, reported 4,053 confirmed cases and 1,850 deaths, with 694 patients hospitalized in isolation, according to the ECDC.

WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus visited the DRC on August 5. Doctors Without Borders (MSF) is urging increased action, calling for stronger epidemiological surveillance, community engagement, and guaranteed humanitarian access.

North Kivu has emerged as a significant secondary hotspot, now reporting 436 cases and 292 deaths across 12 of its 34 health zones — in addition to Ituri, which remains the epicenter with 3,460 cases and 1,464 deaths.

Some reports from Congolese authorities suggest the death toll may have already climbed to 1,850.

The DRC reported 3,973 confirmed cases and 1,801 deaths as of August 4 — an increase of 99 new cases and 52 new deaths in a single day, per the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control.

The US Travel Advisory for the DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan remains at Level 4 — Do Not Travel.

US-supported efforts include more than 180 health facilities in affected areas, 12 specialized treatment facilities in the DRC, nearly 300 metric tons of critical supplies distributed, and strengthened diagnostic capacity at 11 regional laboratories.

The US State Department announced an additional $242 million in funding for Ebola response and preparedness efforts on August 5, bringing total US assistance to over $512 million — aligning with the US commitment at the G7 Leaders' Summit to provide up to $500 million.

The DRC reported 3,874 confirmed cases and 1,751 deaths as of August 3 — an increase of 72 new confirmed cases in a single reporting period. 717 patients are currently hospitalized in isolation.

The International Medical Corps, a UN partner, is opening the DRC's largest-ever Ebola treatment center this week to bolster existing response capacity.

The World Health Organization confirmed this is now "the largest recorded Ebola virus disease outbreak" in DRC's history, surpassing the 2018-2020 outbreak that killed nearly 2,300 of almost 3,500 cases. WHO says the outbreak is "intensifying, with sustained transmission and continued increases in reported cases and deaths."

The outbreak has expanded to five additional provinces since it began, now affecting 49 health zones, 33 of which remain active. Ituri province still remains the epicenter, accounting for 88% of cases and 82.6% of deaths.

"It's the fastest spreading Ebola epidemic that we have ever seen," said Carl Skau, acting head of the UN World Food Programme. "The world needs to pay much more attention."

As of the first week of August, 1,707 people have died in the DRC, with a case fatality rate of 44.1%, per the DRC Ministry of Public Health.

The DRC Ebola outbreak has become the world's second-largest on record, surpassing the country's own 2018-2020 outbreak of roughly 3,470 cases. Only the 2014-2016 West Africa outbreak, with 28,616 cases and 11,310 deaths, remains larger.

This outbreak surpassed 1,000 confirmed cases within just 40 days of response activation — compared to approximately 235 days for the 2018 Ebola outbreak in North Kivu, DRC, to reach the same milestone, according to the CDC.

Meanwhile, the outbreak in the DRC continues to worsen, with confirmed cases now exceeding 3,000. The UN has warned the outbreak could cost Africa as much as $3.6 billion and put 300,000 jobs at risk.

Uganda's outbreak, declared May 15 after an imported case from the DRC, infected 20 people total — 18 recovered and 2 died. No new cases were detected during the monitoring period.

Uganda officially declared the end of its 2026 Ebola outbreak on July 28, becoming Ebola-free after completing the mandatory 42-day monitoring period. "Today, Uganda is Ebola-free," said Health Minister Chris Baryomunsi.

Nearly 90% of cases have been reported in Ituri province, per WHO.

The outbreak is now described as the fastest-spreading Ebola outbreak ever documented.

The DRC's Ebola outbreak has surged to 3,200 confirmed cases and 1,405 deaths as of July 27 — an increase of approximately 1,000 cases in just 10 days, per government data released Sunday. The death toll rose more than 40% in just five days.

More than 80% of new cases are emerging outside of known contacts — meaning health officials cannot trace where the virus is coming from. "That is an alarm bell for me," said Dr. Nahid Bhadelia of Boston University. "It means that a lot more people have this disease than we think, and contact tracing is not keeping up."

WHO announced that 21,000 community workers are currently being trained to assist with contact tracing. Clinical trials for treatments and a drug that could protect exposed individuals from getting sick have also recently begun, offering some hope.

Roughly two-thirds of Ebola deaths in the DRC are occurring outside the health system, per WHO. Many patients are avoiding treatment centers entirely — seeking care from traditional healers, staying home, or unable to access clinics — due to stigma and deep mistrust of medical authorities.

Uganda's last confirmed case was reported on June 21. On July 16, Uganda's last Ebola patient was discharged from treatment and the country's Ministry of Health announced the start of a 42-day countdown to declaring the end of the outbreak in Uganda.

The Ebola outbreak has claimed more than 1,000 lives across the DRC and Uganda combined, per WHO. As of July 22, the DRC has confirmed 2,473 cases and 999 deaths. Uganda has reported 20 cases and 2 deaths.

"The outbreak remains ahead of us and we are still in the phase of catching up," said Dr. Baldé. WHO teams are prioritizing safe and dignified burials, referral systems, and clinical case management capacity in the most active transmission areas.

WHO has launched a new Congo River strategy to reinforce control measures along the river, which serves as a crucial transit route and potential transmission corridor.

WHO is reporting early signs of stabilization in Mongbwalu — where the outbreak was first detected — and in Goma, North Kivu province. No secondary cases have been detected in Kisangani, where all five reported cases were imported from Ituri.

As of July 19, the DRC has confirmed 2,423 cases and 967 deaths. 469 patients have recovered. Ituri province remains the epicenter, accounting for more than 90% of cases and 80% of deaths, per WHO Incident Manager Dr. Thierno Baldé.

At least 36 healthcare workers infected with the virus have died.

At least 12 attacks on health facilities and response teams have been recorded since the outbreak was declared in mid-May, mostly fueled by skepticism and rumors. Safety fears have restricted the response in Ituri, the worst-affected province.

724 patients are currently in isolation or hospitalized. 22 new recoveries were recorded in the same 24-hour period, per Congo's Health Ministry.

As of July 19, the DRC has confirmed 2,344 cases and at least 930 deaths. Thirty-seven new deaths were recorded in a single 24-hour period Friday into Saturday — one of the highest daily totals since the outbreak began.

On July 13, the US issued a 30-day order suspending entry of specified foreign nationals from DRC. The CDC recommends avoiding non-essential travel to five DRC provinces: Haut-Uele, Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, and Tshopo.

A second American humanitarian worker in DRC tested positive for Ebola and was medically evacuated to Germany on July 13, per the CDC. A second imported case was also reported in France.

Ituri province remains the most affected, with 1,808 cases and 631 deaths across 26 of 36 health zones.

As of July 15, 2,011 confirmed cases and 754 deaths have been recorded in DRC. 753 patients are currently hospitalized in isolation. 366 patients have recovered.

Healthcare workers began a new strike at Bunia General Hospital in Ituri province Wednesday, blocking the entrance. They say they have not received any compensation since the outbreak began, despite working under extremely difficult conditions.

WHO warned Tuesday that the official death toll may be two to four times higher than officially recorded numbers, as many patients are dying in communities without ever reaching a health facility.

Confirmed cases have surpassed 2,000, with 2,011 cases and 754 deaths recorded as of July 15, per Al Jazeera and Reuters.

A second US citizen working for a humanitarian organization in the DRC has tested positive for Ebola, per the CDC on July 11. A previous American, Dr. Peter Stafford, was treated in Berlin and has made a full recovery.

The University of Oxford launched a Phase 1 clinical trial of BD-Ebov — the world's first vaccine trial targeting the Bundibugyo strain — on July 13. 50 adults will be enrolled. The Serum Institute of India has stockpiled approximately 620,000 doses for future use.

Healthcare workers at an Ebola treatment center in northeastern Congo went on strike Monday over unpaid salaries and bonuses. They agreed to return Tuesday after the government promised payment within 72 hours.

"Perhaps the most alarming finding is that many of the newly reported deaths are people who died in their communities without ever reaching a health facility," Ihekweazu said. "The outbreak continues to outpace the response efforts."

As of July 14, over 2,000 cases and 754 deaths have been confirmed in the DRC. WHO emergencies chief Chikwe Ihekweazu warned that 80% of new cases are emerging from unknown chains of transmission — meaning the outbreak is spreading faster than it can be tracked.

Uganda has confirmed 20 cases and 2 deaths as of July 12, with one probable case and one probable death also reported.

As of July 11, the DRC has confirmed 1,926 cases and 702 deaths from the Ebola outbreak — up from 1,873 cases and 672 deaths reported earlier this week.

A US humanitarian worker involved in the Ebola response has tested positive for the virus, per Africa CDC. Epidemiological investigations and contact tracing have been launched.

As of July 13th, DRC has confirmed 1,873 cases and 672 deaths. 763 patients are currently in isolation or receiving care. Treatment centres are operating at 95.1% occupancy. At least 306 patients have recovered.

The outbreak has now spread to five provinces — Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, Haut-Uele, and Tshopo. Haut-Uele and Tshopo appeared in the national Ebola report for the first time, per health authorities.

Two possible Ebola cases have been reported in Kisangani, the capital of Tshopo province and one of DRC's largest cities. Test results are being validated and will be added to official totals once confirmed.

Healthcare workers in Ituri province, the hardest-hit area, have threatened to strike over unpaid wages and poor working conditions since the outbreak began.

More than 100 deaths were recorded in the first week of July alone. WHO said the virus is "still ahead of our response."

Africa CDC described this as the "fastest-growing Ebola outbreak ever" — surpassing 1,000 confirmed cases within 40 days of response activation, compared to 235 days for the 2018 DRC outbreak.

Additionally, there are now 1,708 recorded cases of Ebola according to Congo's Ministry of Health.

According to an update from The Chicago Tribune, the death toll in DR Congo has risen to 600 people.

The CDC, WHO, and Pan American Health Organization continue to describe the risk to the United States and World Cup host countries as low.

The Trump Administration is requesting $1.4 billion from Congress — $800 million for supplies and contact tracing, and $500 million to prevent the virus from reaching the United States.

The US is sending investigational doses of the monoclonal antibody MBP134 to DRC and Uganda for compassionate use. A clinical trial testing MBP134 and the antiviral remdesivir is set to begin this week.

A French doctor who treated Ebola patients in DRC spent a day in Kinshasa before flying to France, where he later tested positive for Ebola. No cases have been reported in Kinshasa.

DRC's government has expanded mass gathering bans to include the capital Kinshasa. Bans are also in effect in Ituri, North and South Kivu, Haut-Uele, Bas-Uele, and Tshopo provinces.

The outbreak now stands at 1,274 confirmed cases and 360 deaths in DRC. Neighboring Uganda has reported 20 confirmed cases and two deaths.

The Ebola outbreak in DRC has spread to a fourth province — Haut-Uele — after a patient traveled there from the epicenter in Ituri province. Haut-Uele borders South Sudan and the Central African Republic, raising concerns about further cross-border spread.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Pan American Health Organization and the World Health Organization have all described the risk ​of Ebola to World Cup host countries as low.

The World Health Organization (WHO) confirms it is intensifying testing, contact tracing and treatment. Tons of supplies from the WHO have also arrived in Congo.

Congo's Ministry of Health said that while the numbers show the outbreak is spreading rapidly, it also reflects more active surveillance, monitoring symptoms and increased reporting among the community.

Congo’s Ministry of Health on Sunday said 72 new cases were reported in a 24-hour period, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 782, according to AP News.

Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have reported one of the highest daily increases in Ebola cases since the outbreak was officially declared over one month ago.

The World ​Health Organization (WHO) said there have been 321 confirmed cases of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of ‌Congo outbreak and 116 suspected cases, marking a large drop in the number of suspected cases as hundreds were ruled out after investigation.

The overall risk to the American public and travelers remains low, per the CDC.

The CDC provided an update on the Ebola outbreak on May 31st.  The agency reiterates that no cases of Ebola disease have been confirmed in the United States because of the outbreak in Congo.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed that New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) has been added to a limited list of designated entry points for U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals and legal residents returning from the Congo, Uganda and South Sudan.

The U.S. Embassy has reiterated that, to date, no suspected, probable, or confirmed cases of Ebola have been reported in the United States, and the risk of Ebola domestically is low.

If a passenger exhibits a fever or other symptoms, they are evaluated by a CDC public health officer and immediately transported to a designated local hospital for isolation and testing.

If a traveler is asymptomatic, they are cleared to continue their travel but will be actively monitored by their destination's state health department for a 21-day period, according to the U.S. Embassy website.

At these airports, the CDC and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will conduct a tiered health check, including a health questionnaire, symptom observation from CDC staff, forehead temperature checks and data collection to monitor travelers via local health departments.

The CDC has implemented enhanced public health entry screenings for travelers entering the U.S. who have been in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Uganda, or South Sudan within the last 21 days. U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and lawful permanent residents who were in these countries within 21 days are routed to specific hubs for mandatory checks before proceeding to their final destinations: - Washington-Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington D.C. - Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta - George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in Houston.

AP News now reports there are 750 suspected cases and 177 suspected deaths in Congo, with the situation stable in surrounding countries, like Uganda.

The risk remains high for regional spread and low at global levels, Director-General Ghebreyesus said.

World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the health agency was revising upward to “very high” its assessment of the risk within Congo.

The Bundibugyo strain of Ebola has a reported fatality rate of 35%

The WHO has categorized the current outbreak as a public health emergency of international concern.

An additional 6 American healthcare workers are being further monitored after possible exposure.

The CDC stated that an American healthcare worker, identified as a male doctor, has been evacuated to Germany after testing positive for the virus.

Health officials state there are no current vaccines for this particular outbreak strain, identified by the WHO as the Bundibugyo virus.

Per BBC, over 100 people have died from the Ebola outbreak, with most confirmed cases found in DR Congo's Ituri province, with additional cases confirmed in Uganda.

The order does not apply to US citizens.

Along with assistance from the Department of Homeland Security, any non-US residents who have traveled to DR Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan within the last 21 days are currently barred from entry into the United States.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued travel restrictions along with additional health measures in response to an Ebola outbreak in Africa.

Incident reported at United States.

UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher said the outbreak needs "speed, scale, and solidarity before this virus gets even further ahead of us."

DRC reached 2,000 deaths in less than three months from the outbreak's declaration — compared to nearly five months for the 2018-2020 outbreak to hit the same milestone, underscoring the unprecedented speed of this epidemic.

The case fatality ratio has risen sharply, from about 20% in early June to 46% today — meaning nearly one in every two confirmed cases is now fatal.

As of August 19, the DRC has reported 5,021 confirmed cases and 2,378 deaths, according to government data — making this officially the deadliest Ebola outbreak in the country's history, surpassing the 2018-2020 outbreak.

At least 151 health workers have been infected during the outbreak, with 44 deaths among them.

The World Health Organization's IHR Emergency Committee is scheduled to meet August 18 to reassess the outbreak's status as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.

The DRC reported 4,665 confirmed cases and 2,184 deaths as of August 12 — a case fatality rate of 46.8%. The outbreak has expanded to 54 health zones across six provinces, with the newly affected Bas-Uélé province confirming its first case in the Buta health zone.

A total of 570 patients are currently hospitalized in isolation. Approximately 82.4% of identified case contacts are under follow-up across the five affected provinces.

As of August 11, the DRC has reported 4,566 confirmed cases and 2,128 deaths — an increase of 117 new cases and 67 deaths in a single day, according to the ECDC.

A WHO vaccine advisory group has recommended that Ervebo — the only licensed Ebola vaccine — be fast-tracked into a Phase 3 trial against this outbreak, per the WHO and Gavi. It's a notable step because Ervebo is licensed for the Zaire strain, not the Bundibugyo strain driving this outbreak, so no approved vaccine currently exists for it; early animal data suggested it may offer some cross-protection.

Ituri province remains the epicenter, accounting for more than 90% of cases and roughly 80% of deaths, according to the WHO's incident manager.

The outbreak is now considered the world's second-largest Ebola epidemic on record and has been described as the fastest-spreading ever, spanning 53 health zones across five provinces — Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, Haut-Uele, and Tshopo, per the WHO.

The DRC's latest situation update, covering data through Aug. 5, reported 4,053 confirmed cases and 1,850 deaths, with 694 patients hospitalized in isolation, according to the ECDC.

WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus visited the DRC on August 5. Doctors Without Borders (MSF) is urging increased action, calling for stronger epidemiological surveillance, community engagement, and guaranteed humanitarian access.

North Kivu has emerged as a significant secondary hotspot, now reporting 436 cases and 292 deaths across 12 of its 34 health zones — in addition to Ituri, which remains the epicenter with 3,460 cases and 1,464 deaths.

Some reports from Congolese authorities suggest the death toll may have already climbed to 1,850.

The DRC reported 3,973 confirmed cases and 1,801 deaths as of August 4 — an increase of 99 new cases and 52 new deaths in a single day, per the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control.

The US Travel Advisory for the DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan remains at Level 4 — Do Not Travel.

US-supported efforts include more than 180 health facilities in affected areas, 12 specialized treatment facilities in the DRC, nearly 300 metric tons of critical supplies distributed, and strengthened diagnostic capacity at 11 regional laboratories.

The US State Department announced an additional $242 million in funding for Ebola response and preparedness efforts on August 5, bringing total US assistance to over $512 million — aligning with the US commitment at the G7 Leaders' Summit to provide up to $500 million.

The DRC reported 3,874 confirmed cases and 1,751 deaths as of August 3 — an increase of 72 new confirmed cases in a single reporting period. 717 patients are currently hospitalized in isolation.

The International Medical Corps, a UN partner, is opening the DRC's largest-ever Ebola treatment center this week to bolster existing response capacity.

The World Health Organization confirmed this is now "the largest recorded Ebola virus disease outbreak" in DRC's history, surpassing the 2018-2020 outbreak that killed nearly 2,300 of almost 3,500 cases. WHO says the outbreak is "intensifying, with sustained transmission and continued increases in reported cases and deaths."

The outbreak has expanded to five additional provinces since it began, now affecting 49 health zones, 33 of which remain active. Ituri province still remains the epicenter, accounting for 88% of cases and 82.6% of deaths.

"It's the fastest spreading Ebola epidemic that we have ever seen," said Carl Skau, acting head of the UN World Food Programme. "The world needs to pay much more attention."

As of the first week of August, 1,707 people have died in the DRC, with a case fatality rate of 44.1%, per the DRC Ministry of Public Health.

The DRC Ebola outbreak has become the world's second-largest on record, surpassing the country's own 2018-2020 outbreak of roughly 3,470 cases. Only the 2014-2016 West Africa outbreak, with 28,616 cases and 11,310 deaths, remains larger.

This outbreak surpassed 1,000 confirmed cases within just 40 days of response activation — compared to approximately 235 days for the 2018 Ebola outbreak in North Kivu, DRC, to reach the same milestone, according to the CDC.

Meanwhile, the outbreak in the DRC continues to worsen, with confirmed cases now exceeding 3,000. The UN has warned the outbreak could cost Africa as much as $3.6 billion and put 300,000 jobs at risk.

Uganda's outbreak, declared May 15 after an imported case from the DRC, infected 20 people total — 18 recovered and 2 died. No new cases were detected during the monitoring period.

Uganda officially declared the end of its 2026 Ebola outbreak on July 28, becoming Ebola-free after completing the mandatory 42-day monitoring period. "Today, Uganda is Ebola-free," said Health Minister Chris Baryomunsi.

Nearly 90% of cases have been reported in Ituri province, per WHO.

The outbreak is now described as the fastest-spreading Ebola outbreak ever documented.

The DRC's Ebola outbreak has surged to 3,200 confirmed cases and 1,405 deaths as of July 27 — an increase of approximately 1,000 cases in just 10 days, per government data released Sunday. The death toll rose more than 40% in just five days.

More than 80% of new cases are emerging outside of known contacts — meaning health officials cannot trace where the virus is coming from. "That is an alarm bell for me," said Dr. Nahid Bhadelia of Boston University. "It means that a lot more people have this disease than we think, and contact tracing is not keeping up."

WHO announced that 21,000 community workers are currently being trained to assist with contact tracing. Clinical trials for treatments and a drug that could protect exposed individuals from getting sick have also recently begun, offering some hope.

Roughly two-thirds of Ebola deaths in the DRC are occurring outside the health system, per WHO. Many patients are avoiding treatment centers entirely — seeking care from traditional healers, staying home, or unable to access clinics — due to stigma and deep mistrust of medical authorities.

Uganda's last confirmed case was reported on June 21. On July 16, Uganda's last Ebola patient was discharged from treatment and the country's Ministry of Health announced the start of a 42-day countdown to declaring the end of the outbreak in Uganda.

The Ebola outbreak has claimed more than 1,000 lives across the DRC and Uganda combined, per WHO. As of July 22, the DRC has confirmed 2,473 cases and 999 deaths. Uganda has reported 20 cases and 2 deaths.

"The outbreak remains ahead of us and we are still in the phase of catching up," said Dr. Baldé. WHO teams are prioritizing safe and dignified burials, referral systems, and clinical case management capacity in the most active transmission areas.

WHO has launched a new Congo River strategy to reinforce control measures along the river, which serves as a crucial transit route and potential transmission corridor.

WHO is reporting early signs of stabilization in Mongbwalu — where the outbreak was first detected — and in Goma, North Kivu province. No secondary cases have been detected in Kisangani, where all five reported cases were imported from Ituri.

As of July 19, the DRC has confirmed 2,423 cases and 967 deaths. 469 patients have recovered. Ituri province remains the epicenter, accounting for more than 90% of cases and 80% of deaths, per WHO Incident Manager Dr. Thierno Baldé.

At least 36 healthcare workers infected with the virus have died.

At least 12 attacks on health facilities and response teams have been recorded since the outbreak was declared in mid-May, mostly fueled by skepticism and rumors. Safety fears have restricted the response in Ituri, the worst-affected province.

724 patients are currently in isolation or hospitalized. 22 new recoveries were recorded in the same 24-hour period, per Congo's Health Ministry.

As of July 19, the DRC has confirmed 2,344 cases and at least 930 deaths. Thirty-seven new deaths were recorded in a single 24-hour period Friday into Saturday — one of the highest daily totals since the outbreak began.

On July 13, the US issued a 30-day order suspending entry of specified foreign nationals from DRC. The CDC recommends avoiding non-essential travel to five DRC provinces: Haut-Uele, Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, and Tshopo.

A second American humanitarian worker in DRC tested positive for Ebola and was medically evacuated to Germany on July 13, per the CDC. A second imported case was also reported in France.

Ituri province remains the most affected, with 1,808 cases and 631 deaths across 26 of 36 health zones.

As of July 15, 2,011 confirmed cases and 754 deaths have been recorded in DRC. 753 patients are currently hospitalized in isolation. 366 patients have recovered.

Healthcare workers began a new strike at Bunia General Hospital in Ituri province Wednesday, blocking the entrance. They say they have not received any compensation since the outbreak began, despite working under extremely difficult conditions.

WHO warned Tuesday that the official death toll may be two to four times higher than officially recorded numbers, as many patients are dying in communities without ever reaching a health facility.

Confirmed cases have surpassed 2,000, with 2,011 cases and 754 deaths recorded as of July 15, per Al Jazeera and Reuters.

A second US citizen working for a humanitarian organization in the DRC has tested positive for Ebola, per the CDC on July 11. A previous American, Dr. Peter Stafford, was treated in Berlin and has made a full recovery.

The University of Oxford launched a Phase 1 clinical trial of BD-Ebov — the world's first vaccine trial targeting the Bundibugyo strain — on July 13. 50 adults will be enrolled. The Serum Institute of India has stockpiled approximately 620,000 doses for future use.

Healthcare workers at an Ebola treatment center in northeastern Congo went on strike Monday over unpaid salaries and bonuses. They agreed to return Tuesday after the government promised payment within 72 hours.

"Perhaps the most alarming finding is that many of the newly reported deaths are people who died in their communities without ever reaching a health facility," Ihekweazu said. "The outbreak continues to outpace the response efforts."

As of July 14, over 2,000 cases and 754 deaths have been confirmed in the DRC. WHO emergencies chief Chikwe Ihekweazu warned that 80% of new cases are emerging from unknown chains of transmission — meaning the outbreak is spreading faster than it can be tracked.

Uganda has confirmed 20 cases and 2 deaths as of July 12, with one probable case and one probable death also reported.

As of July 11, the DRC has confirmed 1,926 cases and 702 deaths from the Ebola outbreak — up from 1,873 cases and 672 deaths reported earlier this week.

A US humanitarian worker involved in the Ebola response has tested positive for the virus, per Africa CDC. Epidemiological investigations and contact tracing have been launched.

As of July 13th, DRC has confirmed 1,873 cases and 672 deaths. 763 patients are currently in isolation or receiving care. Treatment centres are operating at 95.1% occupancy. At least 306 patients have recovered.

The outbreak has now spread to five provinces — Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, Haut-Uele, and Tshopo. Haut-Uele and Tshopo appeared in the national Ebola report for the first time, per health authorities.

Two possible Ebola cases have been reported in Kisangani, the capital of Tshopo province and one of DRC's largest cities. Test results are being validated and will be added to official totals once confirmed.

Healthcare workers in Ituri province, the hardest-hit area, have threatened to strike over unpaid wages and poor working conditions since the outbreak began.

More than 100 deaths were recorded in the first week of July alone. WHO said the virus is "still ahead of our response."

Africa CDC described this as the "fastest-growing Ebola outbreak ever" — surpassing 1,000 confirmed cases within 40 days of response activation, compared to 235 days for the 2018 DRC outbreak.

Additionally, there are now 1,708 recorded cases of Ebola according to Congo's Ministry of Health.

According to an update from The Chicago Tribune, the death toll in DR Congo has risen to 600 people.

The CDC, WHO, and Pan American Health Organization continue to describe the risk to the United States and World Cup host countries as low.

The Trump Administration is requesting $1.4 billion from Congress — $800 million for supplies and contact tracing, and $500 million to prevent the virus from reaching the United States.

The US is sending investigational doses of the monoclonal antibody MBP134 to DRC and Uganda for compassionate use. A clinical trial testing MBP134 and the antiviral remdesivir is set to begin this week.

A French doctor who treated Ebola patients in DRC spent a day in Kinshasa before flying to France, where he later tested positive for Ebola. No cases have been reported in Kinshasa.

DRC's government has expanded mass gathering bans to include the capital Kinshasa. Bans are also in effect in Ituri, North and South Kivu, Haut-Uele, Bas-Uele, and Tshopo provinces.

The outbreak now stands at 1,274 confirmed cases and 360 deaths in DRC. Neighboring Uganda has reported 20 confirmed cases and two deaths.

The Ebola outbreak in DRC has spread to a fourth province — Haut-Uele — after a patient traveled there from the epicenter in Ituri province. Haut-Uele borders South Sudan and the Central African Republic, raising concerns about further cross-border spread.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Pan American Health Organization and the World Health Organization have all described the risk ​of Ebola to World Cup host countries as low.

The World Health Organization (WHO) confirms it is intensifying testing, contact tracing and treatment. Tons of supplies from the WHO have also arrived in Congo.

Congo's Ministry of Health said that while the numbers show the outbreak is spreading rapidly, it also reflects more active surveillance, monitoring symptoms and increased reporting among the community.

Congo’s Ministry of Health on Sunday said 72 new cases were reported in a 24-hour period, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 782, according to AP News.

Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have reported one of the highest daily increases in Ebola cases since the outbreak was officially declared over one month ago.

The World ​Health Organization (WHO) said there have been 321 confirmed cases of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of ‌Congo outbreak and 116 suspected cases, marking a large drop in the number of suspected cases as hundreds were ruled out after investigation.

The overall risk to the American public and travelers remains low, per the CDC.

The CDC provided an update on the Ebola outbreak on May 31st.  The agency reiterates that no cases of Ebola disease have been confirmed in the United States because of the outbreak in Congo.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed that New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) has been added to a limited list of designated entry points for U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals and legal residents returning from the Congo, Uganda and South Sudan.

The U.S. Embassy has reiterated that, to date, no suspected, probable, or confirmed cases of Ebola have been reported in the United States, and the risk of Ebola domestically is low.

If a passenger exhibits a fever or other symptoms, they are evaluated by a CDC public health officer and immediately transported to a designated local hospital for isolation and testing.

If a traveler is asymptomatic, they are cleared to continue their travel but will be actively monitored by their destination's state health department for a 21-day period, according to the U.S. Embassy website.

At these airports, the CDC and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will conduct a tiered health check, including a health questionnaire, symptom observation from CDC staff, forehead temperature checks and data collection to monitor travelers via local health departments.

The CDC has implemented enhanced public health entry screenings for travelers entering the U.S. who have been in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Uganda, or South Sudan within the last 21 days. U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and lawful permanent residents who were in these countries within 21 days are routed to specific hubs for mandatory checks before proceeding to their final destinations: - Washington-Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington D.C. - Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta - George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in Houston.

AP News now reports there are 750 suspected cases and 177 suspected deaths in Congo, with the situation stable in surrounding countries, like Uganda.

The risk remains high for regional spread and low at global levels, Director-General Ghebreyesus said.

World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the health agency was revising upward to “very high” its assessment of the risk within Congo.

The Bundibugyo strain of Ebola has a reported fatality rate of 35%

The WHO has categorized the current outbreak as a public health emergency of international concern.

An additional 6 American healthcare workers are being further monitored after possible exposure.

The CDC stated that an American healthcare worker, identified as a male doctor, has been evacuated to Germany after testing positive for the virus.

Health officials state there are no current vaccines for this particular outbreak strain, identified by the WHO as the Bundibugyo virus.

Per BBC, over 100 people have died from the Ebola outbreak, with most confirmed cases found in DR Congo's Ituri province, with additional cases confirmed in Uganda.

The order does not apply to US citizens.

Along with assistance from the Department of Homeland Security, any non-US residents who have traveled to DR Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan within the last 21 days are currently barred from entry into the United States.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued travel restrictions along with additional health measures in response to an Ebola outbreak in Africa.

Incident reported at United States.