Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in DRC reaches 500 suspected cases; no approved vaccines available (nbcnews.com)

• Nearly 500 suspected cases and 116 deaths in DRC.
• WHO declares PHEIC; spread to Uganda.
• No approved vaccines or therapeutics for Bundibugyo strain.
• Experimental mRNA vaccine from China in preclinical stage.
• CDC developing monoclonal antibodies; years from availability.

"The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus, has nearly 500 suspected cases and 116 deaths. WHO declared a PHEIC. One infected American is being moved to Germany for treatment. No approved vaccines or treatments exist for this strain. Experimental vaccines, including an mRNA candidate from China, are in preclinical stages. CDC is working on monoclonal antibodies, but availability is years away."