Ebola outbreak: WHO declares emergency, US restricts travel, American infected
Summary
The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) a public health emergency of international concern. The outbreak has spread to neighboring Uganda, with confirmed cases and deaths, and the US has implemented travel restrictions while one American worker in the DRC has tested positive for Ebola.Key Facts
- The Ebola outbreak began in the DRC and has quickly spread to Uganda.
- As of May 17, there are 10 confirmed Ebola cases in the DRC, 336 suspected cases, and 88 deaths.
- Uganda has 2 confirmed Ebola cases and 1 death.
- WHO declared this outbreak a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC).
- The Ebola strain involved is Bundibugyo, which is less common and lacks approved treatments or vaccines.
- The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has introduced travel restrictions and is monitoring arrivals from affected countries.
- One American, Dr. Peter Stafford, working in the DRC, tested positive for Ebola and is being moved to Germany for treatment along with six other Americans.
- The CDC says the risk to Americans is low.
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