The risk of Ebola infection for the wider public in the European Union remains "very low," according to health officials. But a worsening outbreak involving a rare strain of the virus in Congo and Uganda is raising concern due to the lack of a licensed vaccine or treatment.
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has reassured Europeans that the risk posed by the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Central Africa remains very low.
Speaking on Wednesday, ECDC Director Pamela Rendi-Wagner said no Ebola cases have been imported into the European Union or the European Economic Area. However, she warned that the outbreak remains a serious concern.
The outbreak is unfolding in a region affected by instability and insecurity, complicating efforts to contain the virus and protect vulnerable communities.
Rare virus poses additional challenge
