The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially designated the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as a public health emergency of international concern.
While the Zaire strain can have fatality rates as high as 90%, the BBC reports that previous Bundibugyo outbreaks resulted in a death rate of approximately 30%.
The BBC reports that the M23 rebel group currently controls areas in Goma where cases have been confirmed.
During the COVID-19 era, border closures were the default.
The virus spreads through direct contact with infected bodily fluids, such as blood, vomit, or sweat.
The WHO declared a global health emergency as a rare Bundibugyo Ebola strain spreads through DR Congo and Uganda with no approved vaccine available.