Ebola Surge in Congo Hits New High | Honolulu News

A U.S. citizen linked to a humanitarian group in Congo has tested positive for Ebola, triggering an urgent CDC response to contain the outbreak. With over 1,800 confirmed cases and more than 640 deaths in Congo—and cases now appearing in Uganda—the outbreak is the fastest-growing on the continent. Compounded by the absence of a vaccine or treatment for the Bundibugyo strain, ongoing conflict, health facility attacks, and a funding shortfall, the crisis is dire. But hope arrives as clinical trials for treatments have finally begun. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/09f53d4910d1d638