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US Aid Worker Contracts Ebola in DRC

11 Jul

Summary

A US citizen working for a humanitarian group tested positive for Ebola.
The Bundibugyo Ebola virus was confirmed by the U.S. CDC.
The CDC is working to prevent further transmission and identify contacts.

A U.S. citizen working with a humanitarian organization in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has tested positive for the Bundibugyo Ebola virus. This confirmation was announced by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday, July 10th.

The CDC is actively engaged in response efforts. They are working closely with the patient's employing organization, alongside other federal agencies and partners on the ground in the DRC. The primary objectives are to prevent any further spread of the virus and to identify individuals who may have been exposed through high-risk contact.

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