HAMILTON, Bermuda (CMC) — Bermuda said on Wednesday that while the risk of an outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus disease remains low, it is taking precautionary steps to ensure early detection and rapid response should any risk emerge.

“We are taking sensible, proactive measures to safeguard our community. Enhanced monitoring of travellers from affected regions is a standard public health practice and ensures Bermuda remains prepared and protected,” said Health Minister Kim Wilson.

On May 17, 2026, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) a public health emergency of international concern due to ongoing outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda. Ebola is a serious illness that spreads through direct contact with the blood or bodily fluids of someone who is infected, or through contaminated surfaces.