American contracted Ebola in Democratic Republic of Congo, CDC says
An American has tested positive for Ebola after exposure while working in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The individual is being evacuated to Germany for treatment, while the CDC is working to evacuate six other Americans who were also exposed. The outbreak has resulted in at least 100 deaths and has been declared an international emergency by the WHO.
- ▪An American tested positive for Ebola after being exposed while working with a medical missionary group in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
- ▪The CDC is evacuating at least six other Americans who were exposed to the virus.
- ▪The World Health Organization has declared the outbreak an international emergency.
9 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 19 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 3 lean left, 4 centre, 1 right.
- ▪ Trump 'Concerned' About Ebola Outbreak After American Tests Positive for Virus — TIME — Top
- ▪ U.S. to screen for Ebola at airports, one American in Democratic Republic of Congo infected — The Hindu — Top
- ▪ US to screen for Ebola at airports, Trump says he’s concerned — Straits Times — World
- ▪ US to screen for Ebola at airports, one American in DR Congo infected — South China Morning Post
- ▪ US announces airport screenings for Ebola virus — Le Monde (EN)
- ▪ Ebola virus outbreak: American doctor infected while treating patients in Congo — Times of India — Top
- ▪ American doctor confirmed to have Ebola as Congo outbreak surpasses 300 suspected cases — New York Post
- ▪ US says American contracted Ebola in Congo as CDC announces new travel screening measures — The Guardian — World
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American contracted Ebola in Democratic Republic of Congo, CDC says5 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleMadeline HalpertGetty ImagesAn American tested positive for Ebola after being exposed while working with a medical missionary group in the Democratic Republic of Congo, US officials said on Monday. The American is being evacuated to Germany for treatment after developing symptoms over the weekend, said Dr Satish Pillai, Ebola response incident manager with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). At least 100 deaths have been reported in an Ebola outbreak in the DR Congo, with more than 390 cases suspected, the head of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention told the BBC.
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