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Last update: 6 hours agoEbola Alarm Escalates: WHO chief Tedros says the rare Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo is spreading with “magnitude and speed,” with Congo reporting at least 134 suspected deaths and 500+ suspected cases, plus two confirmed cases in Uganda. WHO has convened emergency planning as health teams race to expand testing, ship supplies, and consider experimental vaccine options—while warning there’s no approved vaccine or treatment for this strain. US Tightens Travel: The US says risk to Americans is low but has imposed entry and travel restrictions, with President Trump calling himself “concerned” and CDC coordinating evacuations; one American doctor has been moved to Germany for care. Border and Response Pressure: Uganda-DRC border controls are tightening, and aid groups are postponing travel over lockdown fears. Local Life Disrupted: In Congo’s Ituri, conflict and population movement are complicating detection, with WHO pointing to urban spread and healthcare worker deaths. Sports Logistics: Despite the outbreak, Houston is preparing to host DR Congo’s World Cup team, with CDC saying the health risk to Americans remains low.
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