WHO: Ebola Is Spreading Into New Northeast Congo Zones

—The World Health Organization reported that Ebola is spreading into previously unaffected health zones in northeast Democratic Republic of Congo, including a crowded displacement camp that poses serious containment challenges. The outbreak has now reached 676 confirmed cases, with national risk rated "very high." Congo and Uganda declared the outbreak a global health emergency earlier this month. Response teams are operating in active conflict zones where armed groups restrict movement. Experts warned that without an aggressive international response, the outbreak could grow to 20,000 cases or more.