Ebola Outbreak Control Could Be Prolonged, WHO Evaluates Candidate Vaccines and Therapies
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The World Health Organization (WHO) warned on the 19th that the deadly Ebola virus outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo could persist for a considerable time. The current outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo strain for which there is no vaccine or treatment, is suspected to have killed 131 people and infected over 500. The WHO has declared it a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) and is evaluating candidate vaccines, including Ervebo, but supplies may not be available for at least two months.