Ebola Risk Snapshot

CDC is tracking an active Bundibugyo virus outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, with over 1,000 confirmed cases as of June 2026 and a historical case-fatality range of 25-50% for this species. No cases have been reported in the US; CDC assesses risk to the US public as low.

Written and researched by Andy Wilcox · Last reviewed: July 2026

The Numbers

Evolving situation: Active WHO-declared PHEIC outbreak (Bundibugyo virus) in DRC/Uganda, over 1,000 confirmed cases as of June 22, 2026; zero cases reported in the US, CDC risk to US public assessed as low.

Ebola risk snapshot chart — severe outcome, hospitalization, and case fatality rates
  • Current outbreak cases: 1,000+
  • Case fatality rate (Bundibugyo, historical): 25-50%

Source: CDC — Ebola Outbreak: Current Situation · Data as of 2026-06-22

Case counts and mortality data on this page are sourced directly from CDC as cited above. This is statistical and educational information, not medical advice or a risk assessment for any individual. Figures for this ongoing outbreak change frequently — check the "data as of" date and linked source for the latest numbers.

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Andy Wilcox, independent researcher and founder of Virus Questions

Andy Wilcox

Written and researched by Andy Wilcox, an independent researcher not a physician — his work is the product of disciplined primary-source research drawing on 30+ years as a consultant, operating executive, and investor. Nothing here is medical advice.

Last reviewed: July 2026