CDC Monitoring Ebola Developments in Congo and Uganda U.S. health authorities are closely monitoring an Ebola virus outbreak in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is providing technical assistance to both countries as they track the deadly virus. Africa’s public health body reported a confirmed outbreak in Ituri province with 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths.

• U.S. health authorities are monitoring an Ebola outbreak in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
• The CDC is offering technical aid to the governments of Uganda and Ituri province.
• Africa’s public health body reported 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths in Ituri province.