At least 118 dead in Ebola outbreak in DR Congo, official says
At least six Americans have been exposed to the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with one person showing symptoms. The World Health Organization has declared the outbreak an international emergency, reporting 336 suspected cases and 88 deaths. The U.S. government is working to arrange safe transport for the affected individuals to a quarantine location.
- ▪At least six Americans have been exposed to the Ebola virus in DR Congo.
- ▪The World Health Organization has declared the outbreak an international emergency.
- ▪The U.S. government is arranging transport for the affected individuals to a safe quarantine location.
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At least six Americans exposed to Ebola in DR Congo, US media report6 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleSofia Ferreira SantosAFP via Getty ImagesThe World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the outbreak in DR Congo an international emergencyAt least six Americans have been exposed to the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo, sources have told CBS News, the BBC's US partner.One person is believed to be experiencing symptoms, while three others are said to have faced a high-risk contact or exposure.
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