American doctor working in Congo tests positive for Ebola

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Coverage diverges primarily in the emphasis on the broader context of the Ebola outbreak. While CBS News and NBC News focus on the individual case, The Globe and Mail highlights the ongoing crisis in Congo, noting that deaths have…

May 18, 2026 · 6:29 PM UTC ·1 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 35 views

American doctor working in Congo tests positive for Ebola

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An American doctor working in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has tested positive for Ebola. The doctor is being transported to Germany for treatment, according to the CDC. The ongoing outbreak has resulted in over 250 suspected cases and 80 suspected deaths in the region.

Key facts

▪An American doctor has a confirmed case of Ebola in Congo.
▪The CDC reported that the doctor is being taken to Germany for treatment.
▪There are more than 250 suspected cases and 80 suspected deaths related to the outbreak in Congo and Uganda.

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13 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 17 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 3 lean left, 6 centre, 2 lean right.

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▪ American Doctor Infected With Ebola While Working in Congo — TODAY.com
▪ American tests positive for Ebola in Congo outbreak, CDC says US risk remains low — The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com
▪ American tests positive for Ebola as outbreak spreads in Africa — NBC News — World
▪ Trump says he's 'concerned' about Ebola after American tests positive in Africa — CNBC — Top
▪ American Doctor Has Ebola, Will Be Transferred for Care — Medscape
▪ An American Has Ebola. Here's What to Know — TIME — Top
▪ American missionary tests positive for Ebola while serving in Congo — Washington Examiner
▪ CDC says American tests positive for Ebola in Africa, risk in the U.S. remains low — CNBC — Business
▪ CDC says one American tested positive for Ebola in DRC - Reuters — Google News
▪ CDC confirms one American working in Congo tested positive for Ebola — NBC News — Top
▪ U.S. doctor tests positive for Ebola, CDC says — The Globe and Mail
▪ US CDC says one American tested positive for Ebola — Investing.com — News

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Publication time	Mon, 18 May 2026 14:29:39 -0400
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U.S. American doctor working in Congo tests positive for Ebola, CDC and aid group say By Nicole Brown Chau Nicole Brown Chau Deputy Managing Editor Nicole Brown Chau is a deputy managing editor for CBSNews.com. She writes and edits national news, health stories, explainers and more. Read Full Bio Nicole Brown Chau May 18, 2026 / 2:29 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google An American doctor working with a medical missionary organization in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has a confirmed case of Ebola, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and a Christian missions organization said Monday. The individual was being taken to Germany for treatment, the CDC said.

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