Amazing speed from the teams in Uganda and the DRC - impressive!
Three genomes released so far - a few quick takes:
1️⃣ New genomes ~equidistant from 2007 and 2012 outbreaks.
2️⃣ Represents new spillover from reservoir.
3️⃣ Limited diversity, so too early to speculate on timing.
Great work ⭐!
Kristian G. Andersen
virological.org/t/initial-ge...
Initial genomes from May 2026 Bundibugyo Virus Disease Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, reveal a new spillover event Context On 15 May 2026, the Ministry of Public Health, ...