US says American contracted Ebola in Congo as CDC announces new travel screening measures
An American has contracted Ebola while working in the Democratic Republic of Congo, prompting the CDC to implement new travel screening measures. The individual is being evacuated to Germany for treatment, and six others are also being evacuated for monitoring. The CDC assesses the immediate risk to the general US public as low but is taking proactive steps to protect citizens.
- ▪An American developed Ebola after exposure in the DRC and is being evacuated to Germany.
- ▪The CDC is introducing enhanced public health screening for travelers from the affected regions.
- ▪There are currently 10 confirmed cases of Ebola and 88 deaths in the DRC.
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Officials said that they are taking “proactive measures” to protect US citizens in response to the ongoing Ebola virus epidemic in the DRC and Uganda. Photograph: Jospin Mwisha/AFP/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenOfficials said that they are taking “proactive measures” to protect US citizens in response to the ongoing Ebola virus epidemic in the DRC and Uganda. Photograph: Jospin Mwisha/AFP/Getty ImagesUS newsUS says American contracted Ebola in Congo as CDC announces new travel screening measuresHealth officials to take ‘proactive measures’ in response to the ongoing Ebola virus epidemic in the DRC and Uganda Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Edward Helmore and Melody SchreiberMon 18 May 2026 14.22 EDTLast modified on Mon 18 May 2026 14.24 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian…
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