More than 5,000 die from Ebola in DR Congo's deadliest outbreak

The editor identified and addressed these points before publication:

• Description inaccurately states 'over 5,000 lives' whereas the exact count is 5,000.
• Implies there are no treatments for the Bundibugyo strain, whereas some supportive treatments exist even without a specific vaccine.
• The draft omits any mention of supportive treatments available, focusing only on a lack of a specific vaccine.
• The statement '5,000 fatalities reported, as noted by BBC News' lacks direct support from the linked source, which broadly discusses the outbreak. Ensure the reference correctly supports the specific claim.
• The claim 'began in May 2026' requires context for clarity. It's unclear what the precise timeline for detection and spread is; check if there are additional details in the research package to support this.
• The severity of calling it the deadliest outbreak in history may not be fully contextualized without comparing it comprehensively with past global outbreaks, despite it being deadliest in DRC's history.
• The statement 'There is currently no specific approved vaccine for this strain' should specify that efforts toward vaccines are in progress to avoid implying hopelessness.
• Clarify the number of cases internationally; specific numbers for Kenya, Nigeria, and Uganda are not provided in the draft.
• The influence of local conditions, such as political stability and infrastructure on virus control efforts, is missing and would provide critical context to challenges in outbreak management.