Coverage dated May 17, 2026

American Group Exposed To Ebola Outbreak In Congo And One Is Symptomatic, Reports Say

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The CDC had earlier announced it was supporting “interagency partners” to coordinate the safe withdrawal of “a small number of Americans” from the country.

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  1. New York Post

    At least 6 Americans exposed to terrifying Ebola virus strain that has a 50% mortality rate (opens New York Post)

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    At least six Americans were exposed to a terrifying strain of Ebola in Congo — with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention expected to now withdraw the possibly infected individuals, according to authorities and reports.

  2. Washington Examiner

    'Small number of Americans' affected by Ebola outbreak in Congo: CDC (opens Washington Examiner)

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    The World Health Organization declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern on Saturday.

  3. Forbes

    American Group Exposed To Ebola Outbreak In Congo And One Is Symptomatic, Reports Say (opens Forbes)

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    The CDC had earlier announced it was supporting “interagency partners” to coordinate the safe withdrawal of “a small number of Americans” from the country.

  4. New York Post

    Should Americans worry about Ebola? What to know about the latest outbreak (opens New York Post)

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    The Ebola outbreak in Congo’s Ituri province has caused 88 deaths and over 300 suspected cases, with at least six Americans exposed to the highly contagious disease.

  5. Breitbart News

    Report: At Least Six Americans Exposed to Ebola in DR Congo (opens Breitbart News)

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    CBS News reported on Sunday that least six American citizens have been exposed to Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

  6. CBS News

    At least 6 Americans in Congo were exposed to Ebola virus, sources say (opens CBS News)

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    The World Health Organization this week declared the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a "public health emergency of international concern."

  7. Boston

    Americans among those affected by Ebola outbreak, CDC says (opens Boston)

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    As of Sunday, there had been reports of over 330 suspected Ebola cases, including nearly 90 deaths, in Congo, according to the CDC.

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