Ebola Outbreak: Current Situation

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Key points

  • CDC is responding to an outbreak of Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus in remote areas of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda.
  • To date, no cases of Ebola disease have been confirmed in the United States because of this outbreak.
  • The overall risk to the American public and travelers remains low.
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Outbreak Summary

Risk to the United States

  • To date, no Ebola cases associated with this outbreak have been reported in the United States.
  • The likelihood of Ebola spreading to the United States is considered very low.
  • If a case was diagnosed in the United States, the risk of Ebola spreading in the United States is also low due to the strength of our public health system and infection control measures.
  • CDC is responding to an outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda.
  • On May 15, 2026, both countries declared outbreaks after lab tests confirmed infection by Bundibugyo virus, which causes a type of Ebola disease, in northeastern DRC and Uganda's capital Kampala.
    • The outbreak has now spread to two other provinces, North Kivu and South Kivu. All cases in Uganda have appeared in Kampala so far.
    • This is the 17th outbreak of Ebola in DRC. By June 22, the DRC Health Ministry had confirmed more than 1,000 cases, making this Ebola outbreak the third-largest on record.
  • On May 17, 2026, CDC initiated a public health emergency response for this outbreak. The same day, the World Health Organization designated this outbreak a public health emergency of international concern.
  • On May 18, the United States began restricting entry for travelers who had been in DRC, Uganda, or neighboring South Sudan in the previous 21 days. Since May 22, only U.S. citizens or nationals are allowed to enter the United States from those countries.
    • CDC recommends avoiding non-essential travel to Ituri, Nord-Kivu, and Sud-Kivu provinces in DRC. Travelers to DRC or Uganda should take precautions to avoid Ebola exposure and monitor for symptoms while traveling and for 21 days after leaving.

Latest data

Reported cases

This is a rapidly evolving situation, and case counts are subject to change.

The DRC, Uganda, and France ministries of health (MOH) report the following:

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Map showing areas with reported Ebola cases in DRC and Uganda

To date, the Ebola disease outbreak in DRC has been confirmed in Ituri, Nord-Kivu, and Sud-Kivu provinces. Cases related to the DRC outbreak also have been reported in Uganda's capital of Kampala.

CDC response

CDC is working internationally and domestically to respond to this outbreak and prevent Ebola from entering the United States. About 400 people at CDC are involved in responding to the outbreak, including more than 120 people deployed to the affected countries.

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Information for travelers returning from Ebola-affected areas

CDC has guidance for people who recently have been in areas affected by this Ebola outbreak, including what to do if you feel sick after travel.

Information for Travelers Returning from Ebola-Affected Areas
What to know if you are returning to the United States from DRC, Uganda, or South Sudan.

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National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID)