PERSPECTA

News from every angle

Back to headlines

Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Declared Global Emergency; Infected Doctor Treated in Berlin

A new Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has prompted the World Health Organization to declare a global health emergency, with concerns rising over its scale and speed. An American doctor infected with the virus in Congo has been transferred to Berlin for treatment.

19 May, 11:14 — 20 May, 09:15
PostShare

The Story

Analyzing sources…

Source Diversity

Source Diversity

Excellent (92/100)
34 sources33/33
Spectrum spread4/5 buckets covered25/33
Far L
Left11
Left (11)
aktualne-czdeloNPRAl Jazeerapolitikeniefimeridandtvtempo-english+3 more
Center16
Center (16)
24urirozhlasactualite-cdjutarnji-listSCMPmalay-maildigi24balkan-web+8 more
Right6
Right (6)
jerusalem-postirish-independentnzzstraits-timesberlingskeobservador
Far R1
Far Right (1)
Fox News
Geographic diversity27 regions34/34
US3Slovenia2Czech Republic2Denmark2Mexico2Kenya2Israel1DR Congo1Croatia1Qatar1Hong Kong1Ireland1Malaysia1Romania1Greece1India1Switzerland1Albania1Ghana1Indonesia1Singapore1Portugal1France1Pakistan1Australia1UK1Intl1

Sources

Showing 19 of 34 sources
ReutersVery High20h ago

WHO chief concerned at speed and scale of Ebola outbreak - Reuters

WHO chief concerned at speed and scale of Ebola outbreak  Reuters

Read full article →
BBCHigh11h ago

Ebola outbreak may be spreading faster than first thought, WHO doctor warns

Hundreds of cases are suspected in central Africa but experts fear the actual number may be much higher.

Read full article →
le-mondeHigh8h ago

Rubio says WHO was 'a little late' on identifying Ebola outbreak

The World Health Organization (WHO) has been forced to cut back due to the end of funding by the US, which had been the most generous contributor with more than $1 billion allocated annually under former president Joe Biden.

Read full article →
NPRHigh1h ago

WHO chief concerned over 'scale and speed' of Ebola outbreak

The World Health Organization top official has expressed concern over the rapid spread of a rare type of Ebola in Congo. Authorities have reported at least 134 suspected deaths and over 500 cases.

By The Associated Press

Read full article →
Al JazeeraMostly Factual2h ago

Fear grips eastern DR Congo amid deadly Ebola outbreak

From Bukavu to Kinshasa, concern is spreading among residents and street vendors as Ebola cases rise.

Read full article →
Fox NewsMixed9h ago

Could Ebola spread to the US? WHO emergency sparks fears after American infected in Congo

An immunologist says Ebola's long incubation period means it could cross borders silently, though risk of spread to the U.S. remains low for now as the African outbreak continues.

Read full article →
SCMPMostly Factual2h ago

Singapore, Japan, South Korea boost Ebola screening after WHO alert

Governments across Asia are tightening border screening and quarantine preparedness as health authorities work to contain a growing Ebola outbreak in Central Africa. Several governments have expanded screening and reporting requirements for travellers arriving from affected countries, though officials say the likelihood of local transmission remains low and no cases have been publicly confirmed in Asia. In Hong Kong, a Lantau Island isolation facility used for quarantine during the Covid-19...

By Bloomberg

Read full article →
forbes7h ago

Ebola Outbreak Update: An American Doctor, A WHO Emergency, And What The New Numbers Mean - Forbes

Ebola Outbreak Update: An American Doctor, A WHO Emergency, And What The New Numbers Mean  Forbes

Read full article →
straits-timesMostly Factual7h ago

Rubio says WHO was ‘a little late’ on identifying Ebola outbreak - The Straits Times

Rubio says WHO was ‘a little late’ on identifying Ebola outbreak  The Straits Times

Read full article →
jerusalem-postMostly Factualjust now

Latest outbreak of Ebola in central Africa prompts global health emergency

DRC and WHO officials have identified over 500 cases in the DRC and recorded one confirmed death from the disease in neighboring Uganda as of Wednesday.

Read full article →
irish-independent3h ago

Ebola deaths in East Congo bring toll to 131 as outbreak spreads

Authorities in Uganda, Rwanda and the US are tightening border and travel controls, while Germany prepares to treat an infected American

By Erikas Mwisi

Read full article →
ndtvMostly Factual3h ago

WHO Chief Concerned Over 'Scale And Speed' Of Ebola Outbreak As Congo Reports 134 Dead

Ebola is a highly contagious virus and can be contracted via bodily fluids such as vomit, blood or semen. The disease it causes is rare but severe and often fatal.

Read full article →
sbs-newsMostly Factual10h ago

WHO 'deeply concerned about scale and speed' of deadly Ebola outbreak

The World Health Organization says 26 more suspected Ebola deaths have been recorded in 24 hours.

Read full article →
malay-mailMixed3h ago

Malaysia steps up Ebola preparedness after WHO declares global health emergency

PUTRAJAYA, May 20 — The Health Ministry (MOH) has stepped up preparedness and monitoring measures following the Wo...

Read full article →
Daily NationMostly Factual10h ago

With Ebola in Uganda, DRC, Kenya should be vigilant

Ebola remains one of the deadliest infectious diseases in the world.

Read full article →
Mexico NewsMixed8h ago

WHO warnings on Ebola outbreaks in Africa prompt Mexico to issue a travel advisory

As with the hantavirus, there are no confirmed cases in Mexico and the probability of a local outbreak is low, but the Health Ministry and the World Health Organization urge travelers to take precautions. The post WHO warnings on Ebola outbreaks in Africa prompt Mexico to issue a travel advisory appeared first on Mexico News Daily

By MND Staff

Read full article →
star-kenyaMixed12h ago

'Ebola has tortured us': Fear grips eastern DR Congo as deadly virus spreads - the-star.co.ke

'Ebola has tortured us': Fear grips eastern DR Congo as deadly virus spreads  the-star.co.ke

Read full article →
myjoyonlineMixed5h ago

Ebola outbreak may be spreading faster than first thought, WHO doctor warns

People living close to the epicentre of a deadly Ebola outbreak have told the BBC of their fear, as the World Health Organisation (WHO) warned cases may be spreading faster than originally thought.

By Abubakar Ibrahim

Read full article →
actualite-cdMixed1h ago

US Allows DR Congo Football Team Entry for World Cup Amid Ebola Travel Ban - Ratopati

US Allows DR Congo Football Team Entry for World Cup Amid Ebola Travel Ban  Ratopati

Read full article →

Coverage Timeline

First report: Reuters · 19 May, 11:14Full coverage: 34 · 22hWindow: 22h
Left-leaningCenterRight-leaning
Reuters19 May, 11:14First to report

WHO chief concerned at speed and scale of Ebola outbreak - Reuters

8h later
star-kenya19 May, 18:50

'Ebola has tortured us': Fear grips eastern DR Congo as deadly virus spreads - the-star.co.ke

BBC19 May, 19:32

Ebola outbreak may be spreading faster than first thought, WHO doctor warns

1h later
sbs-news19 May, 20:40

WHO 'deeply concerned about scale and speed' of deadly Ebola outbreak

Daily Nation19 May, 21:04

With Ebola in Uganda, DRC, Kenya should be vigilant

express-tribune19 May, 21:07

Congo Ebola deaths rise to 131

1h later
Fox News19 May, 22:27

Could Ebola spread to the US? WHO emergency sparks fears after American infected in Congo

Mexico News19 May, 23:02

WHO warnings on Ebola outbreaks in Africa prompt Mexico to issue a travel advisory

el-universal-english19 May, 23:02

WHO warnings on Ebola outbreaks in Africa prompt Mexico to issue a travel advisory - Mexico News Daily

le-monde19 May, 23:24

Rubio says WHO was 'a little late' on identifying Ebola outbreak

observador19 May, 23:48

Rubio discute com Guterres "ações ilegais" em Ormuz

berlingske19 May, 23:49

Rubio om ebola-udbrud: FN-organisation var for sent på den

straits-times19 May, 23:50

Rubio says WHO was ‘a little late’ on identifying Ebola outbreak - The Straits Times

forbes19 May, 23:57

Ebola Outbreak Update: An American Doctor, A WHO Emergency, And What The New Numbers Mean - Forbes

2h later
tempo-english20 May, 02:08

Uganda Bans Handshakes After Confirming Ebola Cases - Tempo.co English

myjoyonline20 May, 02:31

Ebola outbreak may be spreading faster than first thought, WHO doctor warns

balkan-web20 May, 03:20

Më shumë se 100 persona në karantinë në Ugandë për shkak të shpërthimit të Ebolës

nzz20 May, 03:30

Ebola kursiert offenbar schon seit Wochen in Kongo-Kinshasa. Ist der Ausbruch deutlich grösser als bisher bekannt?

ndtv20 May, 03:52

WHO Chief Concerned Over 'Scale And Speed' Of Ebola Outbreak As Congo Reports 134 Dead

iefimerida20 May, 03:55

Εμπολα: Ο ΠΟΥ εξετάζει υποψήφια εμβόλια και διαθέσιμα σχήματα φαρμακευτικής αγωγής

digi2420 May, 04:00

Ce trebuie să știm despre focarul de Ebola care a trezit îngrijorarea Organizației Mondiale a Sănătății

malay-mail20 May, 04:02

Malaysia steps up Ebola preparedness after WHO declares global health emergency

irish-independent20 May, 04:30

Ebola deaths in East Congo bring toll to 131 as outbreak spreads

politiken20 May, 04:34

Amerikansk læge er landet til ebolabehandling i Berlin

SCMP20 May, 04:39

Singapore, Japan, South Korea boost Ebola screening after WHO alert

Al Jazeera20 May, 04:58

Fear grips eastern DR Congo amid deadly Ebola outbreak

NPR20 May, 05:36

WHO chief concerned over 'scale and speed' of Ebola outbreak

jutarnji-list20 May, 06:04

Virus se tjednima širio, otkriveno kako je sve krenulo: ‘Nakon tog događaja, doživjeli smo niz smrti‘

actualite-cd20 May, 06:12

US Allows DR Congo Football Team Entry for World Cup Amid Ebola Travel Ban - Ratopati

delo20 May, 06:34

Ameriški zdravnik, okužen z ebolo, bo premeščen v Nemčijo

irozhlas20 May, 06:35

Vojtěch: USA požádaly Česko o přijetí lékaře s podezřením na ebolu. V izolaci bude až tři týdny

aktualne-cz20 May, 06:40

Berlínská nemocnice přijala Američana, který se nakazil v Kongu ebolou

24ur20 May, 06:56

Z ebolo okužen zdravnik se zdravi v Berlinu, njegova žena v karanteni

2h later
jerusalem-post20 May, 09:15Latest update

Latest outbreak of Ebola in central Africa prompts global health emergency