At least 6 Americans in Congo were exposed to Ebola virus, sources say
At least six Americans have been exposed to the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to sources from international aid organizations. The World Health Organization has declared the outbreak a public health emergency, with over 300 suspected cases reported. The CDC is coordinating the safe withdrawal of affected Americans while maintaining that the risk to the general public remains low.
- ▪At least six Americans were exposed to the Ebola virus in Congo, with three facing high-risk contact.
- ▪The World Health Organization declared the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a public health emergency.
- ▪The CDC is supporting the safe withdrawal of a small number of Americans directly affected by the outbreak.
7 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 34 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 4 centre, 1 right.
- ▪ At least 131 dead in DR Congo Ebola outbreak — France 24 (EN)
- ▪ At least 100 deaths reported in Ebola outbreak in DR Congo — Bbc
- ▪ US suspends entry of some travelers from Congo amid Ebola outbreak — Investing.com — News
- ▪ At least 118 dead in Ebola outbreak in DR Congo, official says — BBC News
- ▪ At least 6 Americans in Congo exposed to terrifying Ebola virus strain with 25-50% death rate: report — New York Post
- ▪ At least 6 Americans in Congo were exposed to Ebola virus, sources say — Reddit
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U.S. At least 6 Americans in Congo were exposed to Ebola virus, sources say By Dr. Céline Gounder Dr. Céline Gounder Medical Correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder, an internist, epidemiologist and infectious disease specialist, is a CBS News medical correspondent as well as senior fellow and editor-at-large for public health at KFF Health News. Read Full Bio Dr. Céline Gounder May 17, 2026 / 8:40 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google At least six Americans were exposed to Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo, sources with international aid organizations told CBS News, although it was unclear if any had been infected.Three of the Americans faced a high-risk contact or exposure, the sources said, and one was symptomatic.
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