The virus behind the latest Ebola outbreak is the Bundibugyo virus, which is less common and there is no vaccine or treatment.

At least 131 people are believed to have been killed and 531 suspected to have been infected in the latest outbreak, according to the Congolese Ministry of Health. An American missionary was among those who tested positive for the deadly disease.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday imposed new travel restrictions and enhanced screening measures for travelers from parts of Central and East Africa as health officials race to contain a growing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Hope and excitement among Congolese pilgrims in Kasese District turned into disappointment after government postponed this year's Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations due to the Ebola outbreak linked to Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

An Ebola Outbreak is believed to have killed dozens of individuals and impacted hundreds more, including Americans, in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. Two LDS member leaders who recently returned from the region are speaking on how dangerous this outbreak could be for the area.

Health officials believe the Ebola outbreak in Congo began weeks ago. The outbreak has been declared a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organization and the death toll has risen to more than 100.

The Ministry of Health has announced a temporary ban on handshakes and other forms of physical greeting following the confirmation of two Ebola cases from the Democratic Republic of the Congo that crossed into Uganda.