Are there any current outbreaks of Ebola virus?

For the current one, see 2018–19 Kivu Ebola outbreak. This list of Ebola outbreaks records the known occurrences of Ebola virus disease, a highly infectious and acutely lethal viral disease that has afflicted humans and animals primarily in equatorial Africa.

What was the name of the Ebola virus in 1976?

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Who was diagnosed with Ebola in the United States?

The next day, September 30, Duncan was diagnosed with Ebola virus disease after a positive test result. Duncan’s diagnosis was publicly confirmed during a CDC news conference the same day. That evening, Duncan reported feeling better and requested to watch a movie.

When was Liberia declared free of the Ebola virus?

After having completed the 42-day time period, Liberia was declared free from the virus on 14 January 2016, effectively ending the outbreak that had started in neighbouring Guinea 2 years earlier.

How many people died from Ebola in West Africa?

During the 2014 to 2016 Ebola virus outbreak in West Africa, 11,310 people died, and there were 28,616 reported cases.

When did Ebola first hit the United States?

Overall, eleven people were treated for Ebola in the United States during the 2014-2016 epidemic. On September 30, 2014, CDC confirmed the first travel-associated case of EVD diagnosed in the United States in a man who traveled from West Africa to Dallas, Texas.

What are the symptoms of the Ebola virus?

Symptoms of Ebola include high body temperatures, headache, abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting, and both internal and external bleeding, such as from gums and stool. It can be difficult to distinguish Ebola from other diseases such as malaria, typhoid fever, and meningitis.

When was the last time Liberia had Ebola?

Liberia was first declared Ebola-free in May 2015. Additional cases were found and treated, and the country was again declared Ebola-free in September 2015. More cases were discovered in November 2015.