US health authorities are coordinating medical actions for Americans affected by the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda, according to multiple reports. Media outlets citing CDC statements and updates say a small number of US citizens have had direct exposure linked to suspected Ebola cases in outbreak areas of the DRC. One of the individuals is reported to be experiencing symptoms, and CDC officials confirm that at least one American who was working in Congo has tested positive for Ebola after becoming symptomatic.
Reports also say that some people identified as having high-risk contact or exposure are being prepared for transfer to Germany for treatment and monitoring. In addition, US authorities are working to safely withdraw a small number of Americans directly affected in the outbreak regions.
The reports describe the situation as part of an Ebola outbreak that has been declared a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organization. Some outlets note that several exposed individuals are believed to have had high-risk exposure, while others were exposed to suspected cases. Reuters could not immediately verify some details, but the CDC confirmations and coordination efforts are consistently described across sources.
