First identified in late October, the outbreak has now resulted in 394 cases and 30 deaths, with symptoms including fever, cough, breathing difficulties, headache, and anemia.

The WHO's team, which includes epidemiologists, clinicians, and lab technicians, is aiding local authorities in surveillance and case identification. Samples are being analyzed in Kigali, with results expected soon.

The outbreak has prompted heightened traveler screening in Hong Kong for those arriving from DRC-related hubs.

Meanwhile, a patient in Ohio, recently arriving from Tanzania, was briefly hospitalized for flu-like symptoms but is no longer in isolation.

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