How contagious is Ebola? And how worried should you be about the current outbreak?
The current Ebola outbreak has seen a significant rise in cases, with over 600 suspected cases and 139 deaths reported. Most cases are concentrated in a province of the Democratic Republic of Congo, which has a history of conflict. Experts warn that the outbreak may have started months before it was officially detected, highlighting the challenges of controlling the virus.
- ▪The World Health Organization declared a public health emergency due to the rising number of Ebola cases.
- ▪The majority of cases are in a remote province of the Democratic Republic of Congo, with additional cases reported in Uganda.
- ▪Experts believe the outbreak could have begun months prior to detection, complicating containment efforts.
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Global Health How contagious is Ebola? And how worried should you be about the current outbreak? May 20, 202610:58 AM ET By Gabrielle Emanuel The number of Ebola cases has been growing – and growing by a lot — each day since the World Health Organization declared a public health emergency on Saturday. The latest toll? More than 600 suspected cases and 139 suspected-Ebola deaths. Loading... The vast majority of the cases are in a province in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo — a remote place struggling after decades of bloody conflict. There are also two cases in Uganda's capital. The World Health Organization has identified the strain of Ebola as a rare one and says the outbreak could have started months before it was detected. "This is an example of a perfect storm," says Dr.
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