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US Citizen with Congo Ebola Variant Treated in Frankfurt
13 Jul
Summary
- A U.S. citizen with Ebola was admitted to Frankfurt University Hospital.
- The patient contracted the Bundibugyo variant of Ebola in Congo.
- The hospital assures no risk to the public due to complete isolation.
A U.S. citizen, infected with the Bundibugyo variant of the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo, was admitted to Frankfurt University Hospital early on Monday for treatment. The patient arrived at the hospital's specialized isolation unit around 3 a.m. local time.
Officials confirmed the patient's condition is stable. The hospital emphasized that there is no risk to the public or other patients, as the individual is being treated in complete isolation within a unit separate from the main facility.
This admission occurs as the number of confirmed Ebola cases in Congo has risen to 1,926, with 702 deaths reported. The outbreak has recently spread to two new provinces, Haut-Uele and Tshopo.
This incident follows a similar case in June, where another U.S. citizen treated in Berlin after contracting Ebola in Congo was discharged.
