CDC says containing the spread of Ebola is top priority
The CDC has emphasized that containing the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda is its top priority. Officials have stated that the risk to Americans is very low, with 236 CDC staff currently involved in the response. The Trump administration's approach has diverged from previous plans, focusing on preventing Ebola patients from entering the U.S.
- ▪The CDC's key priority is to help contain the spread of Ebola at its source.
- ▪There have been 1,040 confirmed and suspected cases of Ebola in the DRC and Uganda, with 251 deaths reported.
- ▪The Trump administration's response has been criticized for disregarding the previous administration's infectious disease playbook.
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NewsletterMorning Rounds CDC says containing the spread of Ebola is top priority The Trump administration disregards infectious disease playbook, CEPI offers vaccine funding, and other health news from Morning Rounds Manage alerts for this article Email this article Share this article Brynn Anderson/AP By Allison DeAngelisJune 1, 2026 Biotech Startups and Venture Capital Reporter Allison DeAngelis[email protected]Allison covers what hot startups are getting up to, and who’s financing them. She is also co-host of the weekly biotech podcast, “The Readout Loud.” You can reach Allison on Signal at AllisonDeAngelis.01. Get your daily dose of health and medicine every weekday with STAT’s free newsletter Morning Rounds. Sign up here.
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