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Birx: U.S. ready to confront Ebola outbreak despite leadership vacancies

Dr. Deborah Birx says the United States is well-positioned to respond to Africa’s Ebola outbreak thanks to a deep bench of experts and ongoing interagency efforts, even with vacancies at the CDC, FDA, and surgeon general; she notes that a rapid deployment of assets is underway and that detection delays can skew case trends, while suggesting that past U.S. withdrawals from WHO and aid cuts may not significantly undermine the response.

via Politico|

#africa #cdc #ebola

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Omaha Hosts 18 Americans in Hantavirus Quarantine After Cruise Exposure

Eighteen Americans exposed to hantavirus aboard the MV Hondius are quarantined at a hospital in Omaha, with none showing symptoms yet. The CDC will decide how long the 42‑day incubation quarantine should last as health officials monitor the situation, including a 12th illness confirmed in the Netherlands. Passengers are staying in rooms with negative‑pressure systems, receive special Nebraska meals, and can connect with family online while awaiting guidance on when (or if) they can leave before the full period ends.

via KSL.com|

#cdc #hantavirus #health

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CDC expands Ebola screening to Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson airport

The CDC added Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to its enhanced Ebola entry screening, creating a second U.S. entry point for travelers from the DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan. Dulles International was designated earlier, and the program is part of a broader Ebola strategy that includes overseas exit screening, airline illness reporting, and post‑arrival monitoring. The WHO reports 82 confirmed Ebola cases in the DRC with seven deaths and hundreds of suspected cases; the Trump administration had recently banned non-citizens who had traveled to the affected countries from entering the United States.

via CNBC|

#airport-screening #cdc #ebola

world3 days ago•2 min saved

US restricts green-card entry for travelers from Ebola-affected African nations

The United States issued a 30-day rule barring lawful permanent residents who have traveled to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan within the last 21 days from entering the U.S., expanding a prior ban that targeted only non-citizens. The policy aims to limit Ebola importation and is paired with expanded screening at Atlanta's airport in addition to existing checks at Dulles. U.S. citizens from the affected countries can still enter, with officials arguing the measure balances public health needs against emergency-resource constraints amid ongoing outbreaks and international risk assessments by WHO and Africa CDC.

via The Guardian|

#cdc #ebola #green-card

health3 days ago•8 min saved

US imposes targeted Ebola screening as travel bans spark containment debate

The CDC has ordered targeted entry restrictions for travelers from the DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan and will route eligible arrivals through Dulles Airport for screening, with additional checks at Atlanta and Houston; green card holders are temporarily barred. While officials say these measures bolster containment, experts warn broad travel bans can hinder surveillance, healthcare worker movement, and aid, and WHO generally opposes blanket restrictions. The risk to the US remains low but dynamic, underscoring the need for ongoing surveillance, testing, and rapid response if cases appear.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|

#cdc #ebola #health

health-policy3 days ago•5 min saved

CDC widens Ebola travel ban to include green-card holders who visited outbreak countries

The CDC expanded its Ebola-related entry ban to include lawful permanent residents who have been in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan within the last 21 days, with the measure running through mid‑June as part of a response to the Bundibugyo outbreak; it adds to strict screenings at U.S. entry points (including for Americans returning via Dulles) and follows one of the strictest Ebola measures in recent outbreaks, which have generated hundreds of suspected cases and dozens of deaths.

via Politico|

#cdc #congo-drc #ebola

health4 days ago•9 min saved

Former CDC Chief Warns Ebola Outbreak Could Trigger a Major Global Spread

Robert Redfield warned that the Congo- and Uganda-spread Ebola outbreak could become a “very significant pandemic,” with potential spread to Tanzania, southern Sudan, and Rwanda as cases exceed 500 suspected and about 150 deaths. The World Health Organization declared a public health emergency of international concern, while the CDC says U.S. risk remains low but has stepped up screening and traveler monitoring and imposed entry restrictions for travelers from affected areas.

via HuffPost|

#cdc #ebola #health

world-africa4 days ago•190 min saved

US funding cuts hamper Ebola response in DR Congo

US funding cuts to WHO, USAID, and the CDC are blamed for weakening disease surveillance and slowing the response to a deadly Ebola outbreak in northeastern DRC, where delayed detection stems from weak rural health systems and testing challenges. Aid groups warn PPE shortages and staff cuts have hampered containment, while the WHO cautions the outbreak could be larger than counted. Washington says emergency funds are being deployed and some programs have carried over, but experts warn further global health funding reductions risk hobbling the response and broader health systems in affected countries.

via CNN|

#cdc #dr-congo #ebola-outbreak

health4 days ago•7 min saved

Trump Health Officials’ Stringent Quarantine Shocks Public Health Experts

Public health experts were stunned by the Trump administration’s aggressive Ebola and hantavirus quarantine measures, including home confinement with twice-daily checks for several individuals, a 21‑day federal quarantine for 18 hantavirus-exposed cruise passengers in Nebraska, and keeping Ebola-exposed doctors abroad instead of repatriating them to U.S. treatment centers. The actions, supported by top health appointees who have championed medical freedom, appear to exceed past outbreak practices and raised questions about decision-making and the balance between public safety and individual rights.

via The New York Times|

#cdc #ebola #hantavirus

health4 days ago•5 min saved

US tightens Ebola screening at Washington Dulles amid outbreak

US begins enhanced Ebola screening at Washington Dulles for travelers who have been in the DRC, South Sudan, or Uganda within the last 21 days; foreign nationals from those countries are barred for 30 days. The CDC says the domestic risk remains low and screening is part of a layered public health approach to slow spread. The report also notes an arson attack on an Ebola treatment center in Ituri as regional health authorities coordinate a broader response, and officials emphasize there is no vaccine or treatment for the Bundibugyo strain.

via CIDRAP|

#cdc #ebola #enhanced-screening

health5 days ago•185 min saved

Dulles to Screen Ebola-Exposed US-Bound Travelers

The CDC has ordered US-bound flights carrying passengers who recently visited Ebola-affected regions (the DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan) to land at Washington Dulles International Airport for health screening. Entry restrictions under Title 42 apply to non-citizens who visited those areas in the prior 21 days, with the order in effect for at least 30 days, while American citizens and lawful permanent residents will be screened upon arrival. About 10 CDC staff are being sent to Dulles to conduct questionnaires, temperature checks, and follow-up with state health departments as part of a layered public-health approach intended to slow the virus’s spread and minimize disruption at the airport.

via CNN|

#cdc #dulles #ebola

world5 days ago•3 min saved

Ebola crisis tests Trump's global health bets

As Ebola cases rise in Africa, public health experts warn that Trump-era moves—dismantling USAID, exiting the WHO, and cutting CDC funding—could weaken global disease surveillance and rapid-response networks just as outbreaks intensify, despite U.S. claims of strengthened on-the-ground efforts; experts say effective containment requires not only equipment and clinics but trusted community engagement and robust public health infrastructure.

via Axios|

#cdc #ebola #global-health

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Funding Freeze Hampers Ebola Response as Global Health Agencies Bleed

Public health experts say cuts to U.S. foreign aid and the shutdown of USAID have strained Ebola response capacity, causing shortages of masks, testing components, and staff as the Bundibugyo outbreak spreads from the DRC to Uganda; WHO called it an international concern while CDC/WHO teams are stretched thin and containment is at risk. As of May 19 there are 530+ confirmed cases and 134 deaths, with no vaccine or treatment, raising the possibility of further spread including to the United States if not contained.

via WIRED|

#cdc #ebola #health

health6 days ago•184 min saved

Hantavirus outbreak prompts sudden quarantine shift for cruise passengers

American passengers exposed to Andes hantavirus aboard the MV Hondius say they were blindsided by a shift from home quarantine to a 42‑day stay at the federally run National Quarantine Unit in Nebraska after new cases emerged on travelers from other countries; public health officials say the risk to the public remains low, but the policy change has sparked frustration and questions about timing, with some passengers seeking to return home and CDC coordinating with states to implement the new approach.

via CNN|

#cdc #cruise-ship #hantavirus

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American Doctor Fights Ebola After Serving in Remote Congo Hospital

An American surgeon at a Congo hospital contracted Bundibugyo Ebola and was evacuated to Germany for treatment as Congo’s outbreak expands, with more than 500 suspected cases and about 130 deaths; the Bundibugyo strain has no vaccine or specific treatment, and WHO has declared an international public-health emergency while U.S. CDC coordinates a rapid response and plans to move family members to safety.

via The Washington Post|

#cdc #congo #ebola