Last Updated: June 10, 2026 | This post will be updated as the situation evolves.
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On May 15, 2026, the Ministry of Health of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) confirmed an outbreak of Ebola disease in Ituri Province in northeastern DRC. Related cases from travelers to DRC have also been reported in Uganda. EVD is a severe illness and is often fatal. Bundibugyo virus is one of the 4 types of orthoebolaviruses that cause Ebola disease in people. There is no vaccine, and treatment consists of supportive care. Currently, no suspected, probable, or confirmed EVD cases related to this outbreak have been reported in the United States. The risk of spread to the United States is considered low at this time.
Public Health and General Resources:
- Ebola Outbreak Current Situation (CDC) | Spanish version (CDC) — Most recent updates on situation with current Ebola outbreak
- Public Health Guidance for Ebola Disease (CDC) — CDC guidance for public health departments to help with enhanced travel screening, entry restrictions, and public health measures
- Interim Guidance for Public Health Assessment and Management of Travelers from Countries Affected by the 2026 Ebola Outbreak (CDC) — Interim guidance for U.S. state, tribal, local and territorial health departments in conducting post-arrival public health assessments and management of travelers to their jurisdictions from the countries affected by the 2026 Ebola outbreak
- Public Health Management of People with Suspected or Confirmed VHF or High-Risk Exposures (CDC) — Outlines recommendations for public health management of people with certain suspected or confirmed VHFs with risk of person-to-person transmission. Also provides guidance for management of people with high-risk exposures to these VHFs.
- Early Release Ebola MMWRs ─ On June 5, 2026, CDC released three MMWRs that describe CDC’s assessment, modeling, and early field investigation of the rapidly growing Bundibugyo virus, associated Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda.
- Notes from the Field: Outbreak of Ebola Disease Caused by Bundibugyo Virus — Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, May 2026 ─ Outlines investigations and outcomes and preliminary conclusions and actions
- Modeled Scenario Projections for the Ebola Disease Outbreak Caused by Bundibugyo Virus, 2026 — CDC’s modeled scenario projections using a transmission model to project outbreak growth over three months, by using different assumptions about the number of deaths as of May 24, and by varying the percentages of persons with BVD who are successfully identified and isolated to prevent ongoing transmission.
- Assessment of Risk to the U.S. Population from the Ebola Disease Outbreak Caused by Bundibugyo Virus, 2026 ─ CDC assessment of the risk posed by this ongoing outbreak to the U.S. population during the next three months as low
- Topic Collection: Ebola/VHF (ASPR TRACIE) — Resources highlighting recent case studies, lessons learned, tools, and promising practices for planning for and responding to Ebola and viral hemorrhagic fever outbreaks
- History of Ebola Outbreaks (CDC) — History of Ebola outbreaks since 1976
- How Ebola Disease Spreads (CDC) | Spanish version (CDC) — Information on how virus that causes Ebola disease spreads in people and animals
- Signs and Symptoms (CDC) | Spanish version (CDC) — Information on early and later symptoms of Ebola disease, and complications and when to seek help
- Ebola and Bundibugyo Virus Frequently Asked Questions (CDC) — Variety of information about Ebola disease and this outbreak
Resources for Health Care Providers and Clinicians
- Clinical Features of Ebola Disease (CDC) — Information on disease presentation and next steps
- Clinical Guidance for Ebola Disease (CDC) — What health care providers can do if they suspect Ebola disease in a patient
- Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers (VHFs) for Health Care Providers (CDC) — Links to infection control guidance, evaluating an ill person for VHF, guidance for personal protective equipment (PPE), and clinical testing and screening
- Ebola Information for Health Care Providers (CDC) — Information and resources including posters and fact sheets, training, and clinical guidance for specific populations
- COCA Call Recording: What Clinicians Should Know about Ebola Bundibugyo Virus (CDC) — Clinical Guidance for Ebola Disease — COCA Call sharing information on the outbreak, the history and ecology of Bundibugyo virus, what U.S. clinicians should know about preparing for, diagnosing, and managing patients with suspect or confirmed Ebola disease, and how to prevent Ebola viruses from spreading.
- Health Alert Network (HAN) Advisory about an outbreak of Ebola virus disease (EVD) (CDC) — May 19, 2026 HAN to alert clinicians, public health practitioners, and travelers about a new outbreak of Ebola disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda caused by the Bundibugyo virus (species Orthoebolavirus bundibugyoense)
Resources for Travelers
- Information for Travelers Returning from Ebola-Affected Areas (CDC) — Information and Q&A for travelers to an affected country
- What to Do After Travel (CDC) — Outlines CDC’s advice for travelers returning from the DRC, Uganda, or South Sudan
To follow are updates from this response.
Effective for flights departing after 11:59 PM ET on Thursday, May 28, 2026, John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), New York was added to the list of designated airports.
On May 28, 2026, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) hosted a COCA Call, What Clinicians Should Know about Ebola Bundibugyo Virus, to provide more information about outbreak, the history and ecology of Bundibugyo virus, what U.S. clinicians should know about preparing for, diagnosing, and managing patients with suspect or confirmed Ebola disease, and how to prevent Ebola viruses from spreading. Click here to view slides from the call.
Effective for flights departing after 11:59 PM ET on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), Houston was added to the list of designated airports.
On May 26, 2026, CDC Travel Health Notice for people traveling to Uganda was updated to Level 2.
On May 23, 2026, CDC announced expanded enhanced public health entry screening for Ebola to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport effective May 22, 2026, at 11:59 PM Eastern Daylight Time.
On May 22, 2026, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued an interim final rule revising the authority under 42 CFR Part 71.40, which temporarily limits the entry of specific people into the United States to help stop the spread of dangerous diseases.
On May 21, 2026, CDC released Interim Guidance for Public Health Assessment and Management of Travelers from Countries Affected by the 2026 Ebola Outbreak.
On May 21, 2026, CDC announced enhanced Ebola airport screening at Washington-Dulles International Airport (IAD). The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) posted a federal register notice that outlines the redirection of affected travelers to Washington-Dulles International Airport beginning 11:59 p.m. May 20, 2026, for enhanced public health screening.
On May 19, 2026, CDC Issued a Health Alert Network (HAN) Advisory about an outbreak of Ebola virus disease (EVD) caused by the Bundibugyo virus in Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda.
On May 18, 2026, the U.S. implemented enhanced travel screening, entry restrictions, and public health measures.
On May 15, 2026, CDC issued a Level 1 Travel Health Notice for people traveling to Uganda and a Level 3 Travel Health Notice for people traveling to DRC (Spanish version). On May 17, 2026, the World Health Organization determined this outbreak to be a public health emergency of international concern. Click here to view the full report.
On May 15, 2026, the Ministry of Health of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) confirmed an outbreak of Ebola disease in Ituri Province in northeastern DRC. Related cases from travelers to DRC have also been reported in Uganda. EVD is a severe illness and is often fatal. Bundibugyo virus is one of the 4 types of orthoebolaviruses that cause Ebola disease in people. There is no vaccine, and treatment consists of supportive care.
Currently, no suspected, probable, or confirmed EVD cases related to this outbreak have been reported in the United States. The risk of spread to the United States is considered low at this time.
NACCHO is actively monitoring the situation and working to ensure local health departments have the timely information and resources they need to respond.
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