Rare Ebola variant spreads in Democratic Republic of Congo (pbs.org)

• Over 300 suspected cases, 118 deaths in DRC; 2 deaths in Uganda
• WHO declares PHEIC; American doctor infected
• First deaths on April 24, response delayed by misdiagnosis

"An outbreak of the rare Bundibugyo Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo has caused over 300 suspected cases and 118 deaths. An American doctor is infected. WHO declared a public health emergency of international concern. No approved vaccines or therapeutics exist for this strain."