Six Americans Exposed to Ebola in Congo as Global Health Alert Is Issued
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Six Americans in the Democratic Republic of Congo were exposed to Ebola, with three at high-risk contact and one symptomatic; it’s unclear if any were infected or remain in Congo. The WHO has declared the Congo‑Uganda outbreak a public health emergency of international concern, while the CDC says the risk to Americans remains low and is coordinating with partners and monitoring, as travel advisories and protective measures are issued.
- At least 6 Americans in Congo were exposed to Ebola virus, sources say CBS News
- Global scramble to contain new Ebola outbreak as US looks to relocate ‘small number’ of citizens affected CNN
- World Health Organization declares Ebola outbreak in Congo a global health emergency NPR
- Epidemic of Ebola Disease caused by Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda determined a public health emergency of international concern World Health Organization (WHO)
- Flawed tests and funerals allowed Ebola to spread undetected, sources say Reuters
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