Ebola in Pennsylvania
A major Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo strain is underway in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda. WHO declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) on May 17, 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 Pennsylvania.
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What is 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.
Symptoms
- Sudden fever and severe fatigue
- Muscle and joint pain
- Severe headache
- Sore throat
- Vomiting and diarrhea
- Stomach pain
- Unexplained bleeding or bruising
- Rash
Transmission
Direct contact with blood or body fluids of infected people/animals; contaminated objects; infected bushmeat. Not airborne. Only contagious when symptomatic.
Contagious Period: From symptom onset until virus is no longer in blood/body fluids; can persist in semen up to 12 months
Prevention
- 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
Pennsylvania Health Resources
Local health department information and state-specific prevention guidance
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Pennsylvania Health Department
For official state health alerts, vaccination locations, and public health guidance specific to Pennsylvania, visit your state health department's website.
Protecting Yourself in Pennsylvania
Whether you live in Pennsylvania, are traveling there, or have family in the state, understanding Ebola prevention is essential. Follow these evidence-based prevention measures:
Prevention Measures
- 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
When to Seek Care
If you experience symptoms of Ebola in Pennsylvania, contact your healthcare provider immediately. Early diagnosis and treatment improve outcomes significantly.
Emergency symptoms: If you experience severe symptoms, difficulty breathing, or signs of dehydration, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.
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Disease information on Virus Watcher is reviewed by our Chief Epidemiologist, a former CDC lead analyst for FluSight forecasting. Outbreak data is aggregated from verified sources including BEACON, ProMED, WHO, CDC, and 50+ national health agencies. This information is for educational purposes and should not replace professional medical advice.
Last reviewed: 2026-06-03
Recent Ebola Reports
No confirmed cases reported in Pennsylvania yet. Here are the latest Ebola reports from our global surveillance network.
Stephanie Nolen reports on global health, including infectious disease outbreaks. Months ago, doctors in Ituri Province in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo started seeing patients with the vomiting, diarrhea and bleeding that are the hallmarks of Ebola. The tests kept c…
The Federal Government has intensified health screening at the country's airports, seaports and land borders. It also announced that travellers identified as high-risk or displaying symptoms associated with Ebola and other viral haemorrhagic fevers will be subjected to secondary…
DAR ES SALAAM, May 31 (Xinhua) -- The East African Community (EAC) will convene an extraordinary virtual meeting of health ministers from June 1 to 2 to coordinate a regional response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak affecting parts of East Africa, the regional bloc said in a statem…
A Times correspondent is reporting from the Ebola epicenter in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Here's what he saw. Ebola has haunted the world for decades, but no country has suffered more outbreaks than the Democratic Republic of Congo, which is in the middle of its latest on…
Countries around the world are strengthening travel restrictions, airport screenings and border health checks as concerns grow over the latest Ebola outbreak in Central Africa. Governments across multiple continents are ramping up health surveillance and tightening travel protoc…
The House of Representatives has called on the federal government to urgently release adequate funds to the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) to strengthen the country's preparedness against the growing threat of Ebola Virus Disease following a recent outb…
The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has called for stricter public health measures across the country, directing that all mass gatherings should have hand-washing facilities as part of efforts to strengthen Ghana's preparedness against Ebola. The directive follows a…
Global health authorities are urgently seeking medical solutions to combat an Ebola outbreak in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, linked to the Bundibugyo strain of the virus. Unlike the more common Zaire strain, for which approved vaccines and treatments exist, there ar…
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