Trending Now - WHO Revises Down Ebola Case Estimates Amid Ongoing Outbreak

WHO:

CBS News - The World Health Organization (WHO) is involved in tracking the Ebola outbreak.

CBS News - Christian Lindmeier is a spokesman for the WHO.

CBS News - Dr. Abdou Sebushishe is a medic with the International Medical Corps in Goma, DRC.

CBS News - Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus is the WHO chief.

USA Today - Michele Barry is the senior associate dean of global health at Stanford University.

WHAT:

[09:24 AM EDT] - CBS News - The WHO reported that the number of confirmed cases in the DRC is now 330, with 48 deaths.

[05:14 AM ET] - USA Today - The number of suspected cases has grown to 1,000, with 223 suspected deaths in the DRC.

[05:14 AM ET] - USA Today - There are nine confirmed cases in Uganda, including one death.

[09:24 AM EDT] - CBS News - The WHO significantly scaled back the number of suspected Ebola cases in the DRC to 116 from over 900.

[09:24 AM EDT] - CBS News - Dr. Abdou Sebushishe stated that 20% of new positive cases are healthcare workers.

[09:24 AM EDT] - CBS News - Five frontline nurses who contracted Ebola have been declared Ebola-free and received survivor certificates from WHO chief Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus.

[09:24 AM EDT] - CBS News - The WHO reported that the number of confirmed cases in the DRC is now 321, with 48 deaths.

[05:14 AM ET] - USA Today - The number of suspected cases has grown to 906, with 223 suspected deaths in the DRC as of May 29.

[05:14 AM ET] - USA Today - The first suspected case of the new Bundibugyo strain of Ebola was reported in late April and officially investigated in early May.

[05:14 AM ET] - USA Today - A 50-bed Ebola quarantine facility was slated to open in Kenya on May 29, but a Kenyan court ordered its temporary suspension due to public health concerns.

CBS News - The WHO reported that the number of confirmed cases in the DRC is now 330, with 48 deaths.

USA Today - The number of suspected cases has grown to 1,000, with 223 suspected deaths in the DRC.

USA Today - There are seven confirmed cases of Ebola in Uganda, three of which were imported from the DRC, including one death.

CBS News - The WHO reported that the number of confirmed cases in the DRC is now 321, with 48 deaths.

USA Today - The number of suspected cases has grown to 906, with 223 suspected deaths in the DRC as of May 29.

CBS News - The WHO significantly scaled back the number of suspected Ebola cases in the DRC to 116 from over 900.

CBS News - Dr. Abdou Sebushishe stated that the outbreak may have been spreading undetected as early as January.

CBS News - 20% of new positive cases are healthcare workers.

CBS News - Five frontline nurses who contracted Ebola have been declared Ebola-free and received survivor certificates from WHO chief Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus.

CBS News - Dr. Sebushishe noted that it could take "beyond six months" to control the outbreak.

CBS News - The WHO reported that the number of confirmed cases in the DRC is now 321, with 48 deaths.

USA Today - The number of suspected cases has grown to 906, with 223 suspected deaths in the DRC as of May 29.

CBS News - Dr. Abdou Sebushishe stated that the outbreak may have been spreading undetected as early as January.

CBS News - Five frontline nurses who contracted Ebola have been declared Ebola-free and received survivor certificates from WHO chief Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus.

CBS News - The WHO revised the number of suspected Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to 116 from over 900.

CBS News - There are 330 total confirmed cases of Ebola in the DRC, with 48 deaths.

USA Today - The outbreak has seen over 1,000 suspected infections, with 223 suspected deaths in the DRC as of May 29.

USA Today - There are nine confirmed cases in Uganda, including one death.

CBS News - Five frontline nurses who contracted Ebola have recovered and been declared Ebola-free.

CBS News - 20% of new positive cases are healthcare workers.

CBS News - Dr. Sebushishe stated it could take "beyond six months" to control the outbreak.

WHERE:

[05:14 AM ET] - USA Today - A Kenyan court ordered the temporary suspension of the 50-bed Ebola quarantine facility planned to open in Kenya due to public health concerns.

USA Today - A Kenyan court ordered the temporary suspension of the 50-bed Ebola quarantine facility planned to open in Kenya due to public health concerns.

CBS News - The outbreak is centered in the Democratic Republic of Congo, particularly in the eastern city of Goma.

USA Today - A 50-bed Ebola quarantine facility is planned to open in Kenya.

WHEN:

CBS News - The WHO reported the suspected cases as of May 31.

USA Today - The first suspected case of the new Bundibugyo strain of Ebola was reported in late April and officially investigated in early May.

USA Today - The 50-bed quarantine facility in Kenya was slated to open on May 29.

WHY:

[09:24 AM EDT] - CBS News - Dr. Abdou Sebushishe noted that some people believe Ebola does not exist, leading them to seek alternative treatments.

CBS News - Many suspected cases were cleared after being shown to be other diseases or unlinked fevers.

CBS News - Dr. Sebushishe noted that some people believe Ebola does not exist, leading them to seek alternative treatments.

HOW:

[09:24 AM EDT] - CBS News - Dr. Abdou Sebushishe stated that healthcare workers are only managing to reach about a quarter of the contacts of Ebola patients.

CBS News - Dr. Abdou Sebushishe stated that healthcare workers are only managing to reach about a quarter of the contacts of Ebola patients.

CBS News - Dr. Sebushishe noted that many people believe Ebola does not exist, leading them to seek alternative treatments.

USA Today - The CDC limited entry for certain travelers from the DRC, Uganda, or South Sudan.

CBS News - Dr. Sebushishe noted that healthcare workers are only managing to reach about a quarter of the contacts of Ebola patients.

CBS News - The WHO's reduction in suspected cases was based on clearing many cases that were not linked to Ebola.

USA Today - The CDC limited entry for certain travelers from the DRC, Uganda, or South Sudan.

(UPDATED June 3, 2026 10:31 UTC)

The World Health Organization has reported that the Democratic Republic of the Congo now has 330 confirmed cases of Ebola, with 48 deaths, while the number of suspected cases has risen to 1,000, including 223 suspected deaths. In Uganda, there are nine confirmed cases, one of which has resulted in death, and Dr. Abdou Sebushishe highlighted that 20% of new positive cases are among healthcare workers, who are only managing to reach about a quarter of the contacts of Ebola patients. Meanwhile, a Kenyan court has temporarily suspended the opening of a 50-bed Ebola quarantine facility due to public health concerns, as some individuals continue to seek alternative treatments, believing Ebola does not exist.

(UPDATED June 3, 2026 08:39 UTC)

The World Health Organization has reported that the number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has reached 321, with 48 deaths. Meanwhile, the number of suspected cases has surged to 906, along with 223 suspected deaths, as the first suspected case of the new Bundibugyo strain was identified in late April. In related news, a 50-bed Ebola quarantine facility was set to open in Kenya on May 29, but a court has temporarily suspended it due to public health concerns, while healthcare workers are currently managing to reach only about a quarter of the contacts of Ebola patients.

(UPDATED June 2, 2026 21:51 UTC)

The World Health Organization has reported that the Democratic Republic of the Congo now has 330 confirmed cases of Ebola, with 48 fatalities, while the number of suspected cases has surged to 1,000, including 223 suspected deaths. In Uganda, there are seven confirmed cases, three of which were imported from the DRC, and one death has been recorded. Dr. Abdou Sebushishe highlighted that healthcare workers are only able to reach about a quarter of the contacts of Ebola patients, and he noted that many individuals believe Ebola is not real, prompting them to seek alternative treatments.

(UPDATED June 2, 2026 20:06 UTC)

The World Health Organization has reported that the number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has reached 321, with 48 deaths, while the number of suspected cases has grown to 906, along with 223 suspected deaths. In a significant update, the WHO has scaled back the number of suspected cases to 116, and Dr. Abdou Sebushishe indicated that the outbreak may have been spreading undetected since January, with 20% of new positive cases involving healthcare workers. Meanwhile, a Kenyan court has temporarily suspended a planned 50-bed Ebola quarantine facility due to public health concerns, and the CDC has limited entry for certain travelers from the DRC, Uganda, or South Sudan.

(UPDATED June 2, 2026 16:23 UTC)

The World Health Organization has reported that the Democratic Republic of the Congo now has 321 confirmed cases of Ebola, with 48 deaths, while the number of suspected cases has risen to 906, including 223 suspected deaths as of May 29. Dr. Abdou Sebushishe indicated that the outbreak may have been spreading undetected since January, and he also mentioned that healthcare workers are currently only able to reach about a quarter of the contacts of Ebola patients. In a positive development, five frontline nurses who contracted the virus have been declared Ebola-free and received survivor certificates from WHO chief Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus, although a Kenyan court has temporarily suspended the opening of a 50-bed Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya due to public health concerns.

(UPDATED June 2, 2026 14:21 UTC)

The World Health Organization has revised the number of suspected Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo down to 116 from over 900, while the total confirmed cases now stand at 330, with 48 deaths reported. In Uganda, there are nine confirmed cases, including one death, and a new 50-bed Ebola quarantine facility was planned to open in Kenya on May 29. Dr. Abdou Sebushishe from the International Medical Corps has indicated that it could take "beyond six months" to control the outbreak, as many suspected cases were cleared after being identified as other diseases.