1996 - Ebola-like Reston virus in monkeys

The Reston virus, a filovirus closely related to Ebola virus, was first reported on April 17, 1996, in the United States. According to the World Health Organization's Disease Outbreak News, the virus was isolated from two non-human primates held at a quarantine facility in Texas. The monkeys had been imported from the Philippines and showed signs of illness, with one animal dead and the other sick.

As of the initial report, there were no confirmed or probable/suspected cases of Reston virus in humans. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is conducting further investigations on site. No human deaths have been reported.

The Reston virus outbreak was limited to the United States, with no reported cases in other countries. The monkeys had been imported from the Philippines, but there is no indication of associated human disease.

The World Health Organization's Disease Outbreak News is the authoritative source for information on this outbreak. Readers can follow updates on the situation at https://www.who.int/emergencies/disease-outbreak-news/item/1996_04_17-en.