A U.S. citizen working in the Democratic Republic of the Congo tested positive for the Bundibugyo virus, a type of Ebola, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This individual is the second U.S. citizen to test positive during the current outbreak, which has led to 1,830 confirmed cases and 648 deaths in Congo. The CDC is collaborating with the patient's employer and local health authorities to manage contact tracing and risk assessments to prevent further transmission. The outbreak was declared on May 15, and the World Health Organization has stated that the risk of a global outbreak remains low. Enhanced health screenings for returning citizens have been implemented by the U.S. government as a precaution.
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U.S. Citizen Tests Positive for Ebola in Democratic Republic of the Congo
A U.S. citizen has tested positive for the Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, marking the second case among U.S. citizens during the current outbreak. The CDC is working with local authorities to manage the situation, as the outbreak has resulted in 1,830 confirmed cases and 648 deaths in the region.
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Another US citizen tests positive for Ebola virus while working in Congo amid record outbreak
U.S. Citizen Tests Positive for Ebola in Democratic Republic of the Congo