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Ebola Surge: 598 Cases, 520 Worker Attacks, Rubio Urges Restrictions

6/11/2026

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Drivers rode Bunia and Rwampara in “Stop Ebola” shirts, forming a caravan to counter skepticism.
Health officials in Ituri have confirmed 598 Ebola cases and 115 deaths.
WHO logged over 520 attacks on health workers, including three assaults on health centers.
The Bundibugyo virus has no vaccine, though three candidates aim for year-end availability.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged Europe to tighten restrictions despite WHO not recommending bans.

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Story summary

Drivers rode Bunia and Rwampara in “Stop Ebola” shirts, forming a caravan to counter skepticism.
Health officials in Ituri have confirmed 598 Ebola cases and 115 deaths.
WHO logged over 520 attacks on health workers, including three assaults on health centers.
The Bundibugyo virus has no vaccine, though three candidates aim for year-end availability.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged Europe to tighten restrictions despite WHO not recommending bans.