Quarantine Unit for Americans Exposed to Ebola to Open in Kenya Friday
A quarantine unit for Americans exposed to Ebola is set to open in Kenya on Friday. U.S. officials are also searching for treatment centers in Europe for Americans needing advanced care. The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has resulted in over 1,000 cases and more than 200 deaths since May 15.
- ▪The quarantine unit will be operational starting Friday.
- ▪U.S. officials are looking for European centers to treat Americans exposed to Ebola.
- ▪The outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has led to significant casualties.
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