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 Michigan

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. Track Ebola activity and outbreaks specific to Michigan.

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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

Michigan Recursos de Salud

Información del departamento de salud local y orientación de prevención específica del estado

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Michigan Departamento de Salud

Para alertas oficiales de salud del estado, ubicaciones de vacunación y orientación de salud pública específica de Michigan, visite el sitio web del departamento de salud de su estado.

→ Michigan Departamento de Salud → Encontrar Ebola Vacunación Cerca de Usted → Avisos de Salud para Viajeros del CDC

Protegiéndose en Michigan

Ya sea que viva en Michigan, viaje allí o tenga familia en el estado, comprender la Ebola prevención es esencial. Siga estas medidas de prevención basadas en evidencia:

Medidas de 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

Cuándo Buscar Atención Médica

Si experimenta síntomas de Ebola en Michigan, contacte a su proveedor de atención médica de inmediato. El diagnóstico y tratamiento tempranos mejoran significativamente los resultados.

Síntomas de emergencia: Si experimenta síntomas graves, dificultad para respirar o signos de deshidratación, llame al 911 o vaya a la sala de emergencias más cercana.

Recursos Expertos y Referencias

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CDC

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WHO

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Investigación

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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: 2026-06-29

Recent Ebola Reports

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

Is Ebola In Uae?

United Arab Emirates · Dubai · 2026-06-28

The US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) raised its response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to its highest level on Friday but said the risk of the disease spreading in the US remained low. The move, reserved for the most sever…

United States · Alaska · 2026-06-28

Ebola cases top 1,200 in DR Congo as government battles community resistance148 patients recovered, while 419 people in isolation or in hospital, according to Health Ministry The number of Ebola virus cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has reached 1,203, including 321…

United States · Alaska · 2026-06-28

France has identified five people who may have been exposed to Ebola after sharing a flight with a doctor returning from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The patient is in isolation, while the WHO says the global risk remains low. Paris: France has identified and isolated f…

France · Île-de-France · 2026-06-27

Uganda has largely contained an Ebola outbreak, with only 20 confirmed cases and two fatalities, through aggressive virus-control methods.View more KAMPALA, Uganda -- It was no surprise that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo quickly jumped across the border …

Uganda · 00 · 2026-06-27

France on Wednesday, June 24, announced its first confirmed case of Ebola identified on its territory, a doctor who had flown back from the Democratic Republic of Congo, which is fighting a major outbreak. The case is the first of the deadly hemorrhagic fever identified outside …

United States · Alaska · 2026-06-25

Most of the people testing positive for Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo are not on health workers' radar, suggesting that contact tracing is lagging dangerously behind. Africa's top health agency offered a grim outlook on the Ebola crisis raging in eastern Democratic R…

Uganda · 00 · 2026-06-26

The U.S. has provided doses of an experimental antibody drug from Mapp Biopharmaceutical for use in clinical trials to fight the widening Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo, a Health Department spokesperson said, a shift from its position of making the drug available …

United States · Alaska · 2026-06-25

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