Jeremy Konyndyk and Taylor Maggiacomo
- Opinion
- June 9, 2026
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Opinion | Why This Ebola Outbreak Could End Up Being the Worst One in History
Note: Historic outbreaks with suspected and confirmed cases since 1995. Current outbreak using only confirmed cases. Data as of June 8, 2026. By Jeremy Konyndyk Graphics by Taylor Maggiacomo Mr.…
adminWHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo a global health emergency
The agency added that the outbreak, with around 246 cases and 80 deaths, does not meet the criteria of pandemic emergency.
New outbreak of Ebola kills 80 in eastern DR Congo
Africa’s top health agency says around 246 cases have been reported – a case has also been reported in Uganda.
Three dead in suspected virus outbreak on Atlantic cruise ship
The World Health Organization said one case of hantavirus infection has been confirmed, with five more suspected cases under investigation.
Second child dies of measles as western Texas outbreak worsens
A second child has died from measles as an outbreak of the highly contagious virus continues to grow in western Texas. The school-aged child was not vaccinated, had no underlying…
- Business
- May 10, 2024
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Bird flu FAQ: Everything you need to know about the H5N1 outbreak that’s spread to dairy cows in 9 states
The disease has spread to poultry in 48 states, dairy cattle in nine, and two people in Texas and Colorado. Read More
