American missionary tests positive for Ebola while serving in Congo
An American missionary has tested positive for the Bundibugyoebola virus while working in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Peter Stafford was exposed while treating patients at a local hospital during an ongoing outbreak. His wife and another individual are currently in quarantine but show no symptoms.
- ▪Peter Stafford tested positive for Ebola while serving in Congo.
- ▪He was treating patients at Nyankunde Hospital when he was exposed to the virus.
- ▪The World Health Organization has declared a global emergency due to the outbreak.
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An American medical missionary tested positive for Ebola while serving in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Monday. Peter Stafford, serving with American mission group Serge, tested positive for the Bundibugyoebola virus variant, the group said in a press release Monday. Recommended Stories Colorado adult dies from hantavirus, but case not linked to cruise ship New FDA head’s Planned Parenthood past prompts concerns from anti-abortion lobby WHO gathers for annual assembly amid hantavirus and ebola fears: What to know According to Serge, Stafford was exposed while treating patients at Nyankunde Hospital in Ituri Province and was one of three Serge-supported medical missionaries treating patients when the outbreak began.
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