India, May 18 -- At least 100 people have died in an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), with more than 390 suspected cases reported so far, according to the head of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC).
Health officials warn that the outbreak is spreading rapidly in eastern parts of the country, raising concerns across the region and internationally.
BBC News reported that at least six Americans may have been exposed to the virus while in the DRC. One American is reportedly showing symptoms consistent with Ebola, while three others are believed to have had high-risk exposure. It remains unclear whether any of them have tested positive for the virus.
The US Centers for Disease Control a...