Ebola Surge in Congo Sparks Global Alarm | Oakland News

Ebola is spreading fast in the Democratic Republic of Congo — a U.S. citizen has tested positive, sparking a massive CDC response as over 1,800 cases and 600 deaths have been confirmed, with the virus now reaching Uganda. Compounded by conflict, mistrust, and lack of protective gear, healthcare workers are battling a rare, untreatable strain. But hope arrives with new clinical trials underway — and the U.S. is asking Congress for $1 billion to tackle this deadliest outbreak yet. 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/32d6a7830b409a4c