Coverage dated May 14, 2026 to May 15, 2026

Congolese report constant burials as deaths in new Ebola outbreak reach 87

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Authorities say at least 87 people have died in Congo’s new Ebola disease outbreak in the eastern Ituri province. They also say health workers are racing to intensify screening and contact tracing to contain the disease.

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UPI
Democratic Republic of Congo declares Ebola outbreak; 65 people killed (opens UPI)
Published May 14, 2026
UPI's feed description
The Democratic Republic of Congo declared an Ebola outbreak on Friday as 65 people have died from the disease in the country
WMUR
New Ebola outbreak confirmed in Congo; 65 people dead (opens WMUR)
Published May 14, 2026
WMUR's feed description
Africa’s top public health body confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Congo, with hundreds of suspected cases and dozens of deaths recorded so far.
Forbes
Ebola Outbreak: What We Know About Congo’s Latest Cases (opens Forbes)
Published May 14, 2026
Forbes's feed description
There are hundreds of suspected cases and dozens of people have already died.
Time
A New Ebola Outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo Kills 65 and Sickens Hundreds (opens Time)
Published May 14, 2026
Time's feed description
Africa CDC said that there were about 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths so far.
CBS News
Ebola outbreak in Congo kills dozens, may be hitting hundreds more, Africa (opens CBS News)
Published May 14, 2026
CBS News's feed description
A new Ebola outbreak in a remote Congo province has recorded 65 deaths so far and has 246 suspected cases, Africa CDC says.
New York Post
What to know about new Ebola outbreak that has already killed at least 65 people in Congo (opens New York Post)
Published May 14, 2026
New York Post's feed description
Africa’s top public health body has confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Congo’s Ituri province, the 17th since the disease first emerged in the country in 1976.
Breitbart News
Confirmed Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Surpasses 200 Suspected Infections (opens Breitbart News)
Published May 14, 2026
Breitbart News's feed description
246 suspected infections and 65 deaths are attributed to a new Ebola outbreak in the remote Ituri province of the Congo.
NBC News
New Ebola outbreak is confirmed in a remote Congo province, with 65 deaths recorded (opens NBC News)
Published May 14, 2026
NBC News's feed description
Nearly 250 cases of Ebola are suspected and 65 people have died in the new outbreak in Congo’s remote Ituri province.
The Boston Globe
A new Ebola outbreak is confirmed in a remote Congo province, with 65 deaths recorded (opens The Boston Globe)
Published May 14, 2026
The Boston Globe's feed description
The latest outbreak comes around five months after Congo’s last Ebola outbreak was declared over after 43 deaths.
Digital Journal
New deadly Ebola outbreak hits DR Congo (opens Digital Journal)
Published May 14, 2026
Digital Journal's feed description
A new outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus has been declared in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, African health officials said Friday, voicing
The Guardian
Ebola outbreak kills 65 people in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (opens The Guardian)
Published May 14, 2026
The Guardian's feed description
Concerns raised that cases were caused by a new strain of the virus as African health officials race to coordinate and contain the infection
Philadelphia Inquirer
Large Ebola outbreak is declared in Congo (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)
Published May 14, 2026
Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description
The public health agency of the African Union said 65 deaths from Ebola had been reported in the northeastern province of Ituri.
Philadelphia Inquirer
Congolese report constant burials as deaths in new Ebola outbreak reach 80 (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)
Published May 15, 2026
Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description
Neighboring Uganda confirmed a fatal Ebola case on Friday.
WHEC Rochester
Congolese report constant burials as deaths in new Ebola outbreak reach 87 (opens WHEC Rochester)
Published May 15, 2026
WHEC Rochester's feed description
Authorities say at least 87 people have died in Congo’s new Ebola disease outbreak in the eastern Ituri province. They also say health workers are racing to intensify screening and contact tracing to contain the disease.
The Boston Globe
Rare Ebola strain may have killed 80 amid Congo vaccine gap (opens The Boston Globe)
Published May 15, 2026
The Boston Globe's feed description
About 246 potential cases have been reported.
Fox News
New Ebola outbreak leaves 65 dead as officials warn of cross-border spread (opens Fox News)
Published May 15, 2026
Fox News's feed description
Africa CDC confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Congo after 65 deaths and 246 suspected cases were recorded in the remote Ituri province near the Uganda border.
CBS News
Frequent burials and at least 80 dead as Congo grapples with Ebola outbreak (opens CBS News)
Published May 15, 2026
CBS News's feed description
Officials first announced the outbreak on Friday, with 65 deaths and 246 suspected cases.
Forbes
Ebola Outbreak Kills At Least 80—Strain Without Vaccine Has High Death Rate (opens Forbes)
Published May 15, 2026
Forbes's feed description
The surge in cases marks the 17th Ebola outbreak in the Congo since 1976.
WHDH Boston
A new Ebola outbreak is confirmed in a remote Congo province, with 65 deaths recorded - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)
Published May 15, 2026
WHDH Boston's feed description
KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Africa’s top public health body on Friday confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Congo’s remote Ituri province, with 246 suspected cases and 65
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Congo sees 65 dead in new Ebola outbreak (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)
Published May 15, 2026
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's feed description
KINSHASA, Congo -- Africa's top public health body on Friday confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Congo's remote Ituri province, with 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths recorded so far.
The Boston Globe
Large ebola outbreak declared in Congo (opens The Boston Globe)
Published May 15, 2026
The Boston Globe's feed description
Africa's leading public health authority said Friday that there was an outbreak of the Ebola virus in a province of Congo, with dozens of deaths and hundreds of infections suspected.
NPR
A new Ebola outbreak has already killed 87 people in Democratic Republic of Congo (opens NPR)
Published May 15, 2026
NPR's feed description
Health officials are working to contain a new Ebola outbreak in the DRC of a virus strain with no known vaccine.
Wyoming Public Media
A new Ebola outbreak has already killed 87 people (opens Wyoming Public Media)
Published May 15, 2026
Wyoming Public Media's feed description
Health officials are working to contain a new Ebola outbreak in the DRC of a virus strain with no known vaccine.
Los Angeles Times
Wave of burials reported in Congo as deaths in new Ebola outbreak reach 80 (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published May 15, 2026
Los Angeles Times's feed description
At least 80 people have died in Congo’s new Ebola outbreak in the eastern Ituri province.

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