Is there an Ebola outbreak right now in 2026?

Yes. As of May 2026, a major Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo strain is active in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda. WHO declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) on May 17, 2026 — the highest global health alarm level. Over 836 suspected cases and 186 deaths have been confirmed across 11 health zones. Cases have spread to Kampala, Uganda.

Is there a vaccine for the 2026 Ebola outbreak?

No. The current 2026 outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, which is different from the Zaire strain that the ERVEBO vaccine protects against. There is no approved vaccine or specific antiviral treatment for Bundibugyo ebolavirus. Survival depends entirely on early hospitalization and intensive supportive care.

Are there Ebola travel restrictions from the US?

Yes. The CDC has issued travel restrictions requiring that foreign nationals who have been in DRC, Uganda, or South Sudan within the past 21 days must land at designated airports (including Dulles IAD) for screening. The State Department has issued travel advisories against non-essential travel to affected regions. US citizens returning from affected areas should monitor for symptoms for 21 days.

What are the symptoms of Ebola?

Ebola symptoms appear 2-21 days after exposure. Early symptoms: sudden fever (often above 101°F), severe headache, muscle pain, weakness, fatigue, sore throat, and loss of appetite. Later symptoms: vomiting, diarrhea, rash, impaired kidney and liver function, and in some cases internal and external bleeding. Seek emergency care immediately if you develop these symptoms after potential exposure.

How does Ebola spread?

Ebola spreads through direct contact with blood or body fluids (sweat, vomit, feces, urine, saliva, breast milk) of a person or animal that is sick with or has died from Ebola, or contaminated objects like needles and bedding. It does NOT spread through air, water, or food. A person infected with Ebola is NOT contagious until symptoms appear.

Can Ebola spread from recovered patients?

Rarely, but yes. The virus can persist in immune-privileged sites (testes, eyes, spinal fluid, breast milk) for months after recovery. Sexual transmission from male survivors has occurred up to one year after recovery. Survivors should use condoms and get regular testing for 12 months.

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Ebola in Arkansas

The 2026 Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo strain in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda is now the second largest Ebola outbreak on record. As of June 2026, there are 1,048 confirmed cases and 267 confirmed deaths. WHO declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) in May 2026. The Bundibugyo strain has no approved vaccine and no specific treatment, making this one of the most dangerous active outbreaks in years.

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¿Qué es Ebola?

Ebola virus disease (EVD) is caused by several strains of the Ebola virus. The current 2026 outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo strain — distinct from the Zaire strain that ERVEBO vaccine protects against, meaning there is NO approved vaccine for this outbreak. As of May 2026, 836 suspected cases and 186 deaths have been reported across 11 health zones in DRC's Ituri and Nord-Kivu provinces, with cases crossing into Uganda (Kampala). WHO has declared this a PHEIC — the highest global health alarm — and the CDC has issued entry restrictions for travelers from affected countries.

Síntomas

Sudden fever and severe fatigue
Muscle and joint pain
Severe headache
Sore throat
Vomiting and diarrhea
Stomach pain
Unexplained bleeding or bruising
Rash

Transmisión

Direct contact with blood or body fluids of infected people/animals; contaminated objects; infected bushmeat. Not airborne. Only contagious when symptomatic.

Período de Contagio: From symptom onset until virus is no longer in blood/body fluids; can persist in semen up to 12 months

Prevención

ERVEBO vaccine for outbreak response and high-risk individuals
Avoid contact with blood and body fluids
Don't handle items touched by infected person
Avoid funeral/burial rituals involving contact with deceased
Avoid bushmeat in outbreak areas
Healthcare workers: strict PPE and infection control
Isolate suspected/confirmed cases
Contact tracing and monitoring
Safe burial practices

Arkansas Recursos de Salud

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Understanding Ebola: Key Questions

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Cuándo Buscar Atención Médica

Seek care if you experience severe dehydration, bloody stools, high fever, or symptoms lasting more than 3 days. Children under 5, adults over 65, and immunocompromised individuals should seek care earlier.

Síntomas de emergencia: Severe dehydration, inability to keep fluids down for 12 or more hours, or neurological symptoms require emergency care.

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Contenido Revisado Médicamente

La información sobre enfermedades en Virus Watcher es revisada por nuestro Epidemiólogo Jefe, ex analista principal del CDC para el pronóstico FluSight. Los datos de brotes se agregan de fuentes verificadas incluyendo BEACON, ProMED, OMS, CDC y más de 50 agencias nacionales de salud. Esta información es con fines educativos y no debe reemplazar el asesoramiento médico profesional.

Última revisión: 2026-08-13

Recent Ebola Reports

No confirmed cases reported in Arkansas yet. Here are the latest Ebola reports from our global surveillance network.

Congo's Ebola outbreak has reached a critical stage with over 2,000 confirmed deaths, making it the fastest spreading outbreak on record. Health authorities are grappling with the rapidly escalating public health emergency. 📊 **397 news sources** reporting on this story. *First…

United States · Alaska · 2026-08-12

An active Ebola outbreak is spreading in Congo, prompting the head of the World Health Organization to visit and urge a stepped-up response. The United States has committed over $242 million in additional aid, bringing total assistance to over $500 million. 📊 **436 news sources*…

United States · Alaska · 2026-08-06

Bunia, Congo -- At least 2,000 people have died among the confirmed cases in Congo's Ebola outbreak that is the fastest spreading on record, according to the latest government data, as health authorities struggle to get help quickly to remote localities due to rebel conflict, bad…

United States · Alaska · 2026-08-11

The Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo may appear to worsen in the coming weeks as health officials dramatically expand their search for infections that have gone undetected. Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention and its partners are shifting from convent…

United States · Alaska · 2026-08-10

Fear is growing that the devastating Ebola outbreak could be mutating as cases surge. The outbreak has been ripping through the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for months, leading to a desperate fight against the infection with an extremely high mortality rate. Over 1,800 pe…

United States · Alaska · 2026-08-08

The Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo continues to expand rapidly, with sustained transmission, persistently high mortality, and ongoing geographic spread. It is now the largest BVD outbreak ever recorded and the second largest Ebola …

Uganda · 2026-08-07

Democratic Republic of the Congo Violence, displacement and Ebola compound humanitarian crisis Reports highlight that continued fighting in the highlands of South Kivu Province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is forcing people to flee their homes and disrupting access t…

United States · Alaska · 2026-08-08

Aug 7 (Reuters) - Democratic Republic of Congo's confirmed Ebola cases have risen above 4,000 for the first time in the current outbreak, government data showed. The epidemic, the world's second-largest, has been described as the fastest-spreading on record. Experts believe inf…

United States · Alaska · 2026-08-07

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