‘Very significant pandemic’ feared in Africa as ebola spreads. What to know

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The article highlights a significant outbreak of the Bundibugyo virus in Africa, which is recognized as a variant of the deadly ebola virus. Health officials express concern about the absence of a vaccine and the high fatality rate associated with the infection.

The Bundibugyo virus, one of six ebola viruses, is behind the outbreak. There is no vaccine for the virus, which has a 25% to 50% death rate.