At least 6 Americans in Congo exposed to terrifying Ebola virus strain with 25-50% death rate: report
At least six Americans have been exposed to a dangerous strain of the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The CDC is coordinating the safe withdrawal of these individuals amid a significant outbreak in the region. The World Health Organization has declared a public health emergency due to the rising number of cases and deaths associated with this strain.
- ▪At least six Americans were exposed to a terrifying strain of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
- ▪Three of the exposed individuals faced high-risk contact, and one is currently symptomatic.
- ▪The CDC is working on the safe withdrawal of the affected Americans and has issued travel health notices for Congo and Uganda.
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US News At least 6 Americans in Congo exposed to terrifying Ebola virus strain with 25-50% death rate: report By Zoe Hussain Published May 18, 2026, 12:49 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google At least six Americans were exposed to a terrifying strain of Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo — and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expected to withdraw the possibly infected individuals. The Americans were exposed to the deadly virus amid a recent outbreak tearing through central Africa and spreading into major urban capitals, sources with international aid organizations told CBS News. 3 At least six Americans were exposed to a terrifying strain of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, sources told CBS.
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