US says American contracted Ebola in Congo as CDC announces new travel screening measures
An American has contracted Ebola while working in the Democratic Republic of Congo, prompting the CDC to implement new travel screening measures. The individual is being evacuated to Germany for treatment, and six others are also being evacuated for monitoring. The CDC assesses the immediate risk to the general US public as low but is taking proactive steps to protect citizens.
- ▪An American developed Ebola after exposure in the DRC and is being evacuated to Germany.
- ▪The CDC is introducing enhanced public health screening for travelers from the affected regions.
- ▪There are currently 10 confirmed cases of Ebola and 88 deaths in the DRC.
9 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 19 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 2 lean left, 5 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)
- ▪ American contracted Ebola in Democratic Republic of Congo, CDC says — BBC News — World
- ▪ 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
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Officials said that they are taking “proactive measures” to protect US citizens in response to the ongoing Ebola virus epidemic in the DRC and Uganda. Photograph: Jospin Mwisha/AFP/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenOfficials said that they are taking “proactive measures” to protect US citizens in response to the ongoing Ebola virus epidemic in the DRC and Uganda. Photograph: Jospin Mwisha/AFP/Getty ImagesUS newsUS says American contracted Ebola in Congo as CDC announces new travel screening measuresHealth officials to take ‘proactive measures’ in response to the ongoing Ebola virus epidemic in the DRC and Uganda Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Edward Helmore and Melody SchreiberMon 18 May 2026 14.22 EDTLast modified on Mon 18 May 2026 14.24 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian…
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