Ebola Surge in DRC Sparks Vaccine Hope | Toronto News

Ebola’s grip tightens in the DRC as over 2,000 die from more than 4,000 cases — the deadliest outbreak in the country’s history and possibly the largest ever. The Bundibugyo strain, resistant to the current vaccine, is spreading fast in eastern regions, with a 46% fatality rate. But hope emerges: WHO is pushing for a human trial of Ervebo, which may offer cross-protection, while two other Bundibugyo-specific vaccines are already in early human testing — a race against time to stop the hemorrhagic fever before it spirals out of control. 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/997abef5523b528f