CDC Briefing on Ebola Outbreak in DRC and Uganda and Hantavirus on M/V Hondius (May 19, 2026) (tools.cdc.gov)

• Ebola response in DRC and Uganda updated with case counts and vaccination progress.
• Hantavirus cluster on cruise ship M/V Hondius investigated with public health measures.
• CDC emphasizes collaboration with WHO and local health authorities for containment.

"On May 19, 2026, the CDC held a press briefing updating the Ebola outbreak response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. Officials reported case counts, contact tracing progress, and vaccination campaigns. Additionally, they discussed a hantavirus outbreak linked to the cruise ship M/V Hondius, with confirmed cases and public health measures. The briefing emphasized collaboration with WHO and local health authorities to contain both outbreaks."