Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo are responding to an outbreak of a rare form of Ebola. Both reports say the World Health Organization (WHO) is warning that the situation is worsening, with spread occurring faster than investigators can track transmission through known chains. The WHO reports that many cases are not linked to previously identified sources, indicating that a large share of infections are arising through unknown routes of transmission. The outbreaks are occurring without a readily available treatment, according to the summaries, which heightens concern about the risk of further spread before cases can be identified and contained. The coverage emphasizes the challenge faced by outbreak teams: when transmission links are unclear, contact tracing and monitoring become more difficult, reducing the ability to quickly break chains of infection. Together, the sources present a consistent picture of a rapidly evolving Ebola situation in Congo, alongside WHO’s assessment that current tracking and tracing efforts are not keeping pace with new infections.