What to know about the Ebola outbreak

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Coverage diverges primarily in the emphasis on the broader context of the Ebola outbreak. While CBS News and NBC News focus on the individual case, The Globe and Mail highlights the ongoing crisis in Congo, noting that deaths have…

May 18, 2026 · 9:16 PM UTC ·4 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 47 views

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The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has escalated, with nearly 500 suspected cases and 116 deaths reported. The outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the virus, which is less common and has no available vaccines or treatments. The World Health Organization has declared it a public health emergency of international concern as the virus spreads into Uganda.

Key facts

▪The outbreak has grown to nearly 500 suspected cases and 116 deaths in the DRC.
▪An American who contracted the virus will be taken to Germany for treatment, along with six other Americans for observation.
▪Bundibugyo is one of the less common types of Ebolavirus and has a mortality rate of around 25% to 40%.

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13 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 17 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 3 lean left, 6 centre, 2 lean right.

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▪ American Doctor Infected With Ebola While Working in Congo — TODAY.com
▪ American tests positive for Ebola in Congo outbreak, CDC says US risk remains low — The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com
▪ Trump says he's 'concerned' about Ebola after American tests positive in Africa — CNBC — Top
▪ American doctor working in Congo tests positive for Ebola — CBS News — Top
▪ American Doctor Has Ebola, Will Be Transferred for Care — Medscape
▪ An American Has Ebola. Here's What to Know — TIME — Top
▪ American missionary tests positive for Ebola while serving in Congo — Washington Examiner
▪ CDC says American tests positive for Ebola in Africa, risk in the U.S. remains low — CNBC — Business
▪ CDC says one American tested positive for Ebola in DRC - Reuters — Google News
▪ CDC confirms one American working in Congo tested positive for Ebola — NBC News — Top
▪ U.S. doctor tests positive for Ebola, CDC says — The Globe and Mail
▪ US CDC says one American tested positive for Ebola — Investing.com — News

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Health newsWhat to know about the Ebola outbreakThe type of Ebolavirus causing the outbreak in DRC, called Bundibugyo, is less common than other types of Ebola. There are no vaccines or drugs available to treat it.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00A staff member checks a visitor's temperature before allowing her access to the hospital in Goma, DRC, on Sunday.Jospin Mwisha / AFP via Getty ImagesShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 18, 2026, 5:16 PM EDTBy Erika Edwards and Berkeley Lovelace Jr.The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has grown to nearly 500 suspected cases and 116 deaths, the United Nations said Monday.

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