With reference to the Ebola outbreak reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which of the following statements is correct regarding the Bundibugyo virus?

There is currently no approved vaccine available for this strain.

It is a waterborne bacterial infection treated with standard antibiotics.

It is transmitted exclusively through mosquito vectors.

A universal vaccine was approved by WHO prior to the outbreak.

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Ebola outbreak death toll in Democratic Republic of Congo reaches 930

While this Ebola outbreak highlights global public health risks and biological hazards, it lacks direct applicability to Indian governance or policy.

The death toll from the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo reached at least 930 people, according to the country's Ministry of Health.
The casualties include 36 healthcare workers.
A recent surge saw 37 new deaths recorded in a two-day span between Friday and Saturday, marking one of the highest short-term totals.
The current outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo virus strain.
There is currently no approved vaccine available for the Bundibugyo virus.

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