# Ebola outbreak kills 5,376 in Africa's largest spread

> Ebola outbreak in DR Congo spreads to four African nations, killing 5,376 people.
- Title: Ebola outbreak kills 5,376 in Africa's largest spread
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## Ebola outbreak in DR Congo
The outbreak began in the Democratic Republic of Congo and has killed 5,376 people.
## Affected countries
The outbreak has affected four African countries: Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, Kenya, and Nigeria.
## Bundibugyo variant
The virus Bundibugyo has a mortality rate over 50% and no approved treatments.
## Uganda's response
Uganda reported 20 cases and was declared Ebola-free in August.
## Kenya's case
Kenya reported nine cases in October, the first in the country's history.
## Nigeria's case
Nigeria reported a case of Ebola in a Swiss woman whose husband works at the Swiss embassy in Abuya.
## Vaccine trials
The Africa CDC and health organizations began trials of the Ervebo vaccine for Ebola.
## Transmission details
Ebola spreads through contact with bodily fluids and is not airborne.
## Key takeaway

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo has killed 5,376 people and spread to four African countries, making it the continent's most widespread outbreak.