New Ebola Outbreak Detected in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

A new Ebola outbreak has been reported in Mandaka, Democratic Republic of Congo, marking the 11th outbreak since 1976. Nine individuals have been infected, with five fatalities confirmed as Ebola-related. The virus has an incubation period of 2 to 21 days, with symptoms including fever, headache, muscle pain, and fatigue, followed by vomiting and diarrhea. Ebola is transmitted through contact with bodily fluids of infected individuals.

What is the incubation period for the Ebola virus?

How is the Ebola virus transmitted between individuals?