An American medical missionary working in the Democratic Republic of the Congo tests positive for Ebola, according to multiple outlets. CBS News reports that the doctor, a medical missionary in the country during an ongoing outbreak, has a confirmed case and is being taken to Germany for treatment. NBC News likewise says the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirms the positive test. The New York Times reports that Dr. Peter Stafford, the missionary, indicates he is “optimistic” about recovery while receiving care in Germany. Additional reporting on CBS News includes updates from figures associated with the missionary organization overseeing the doctor’s work. NBC News also notes that some entry into the United States is restricted for certain travelers in response to the outbreak, placing the case within broader public health measures being implemented during the Congo and regional Ebola situation. Across reports, the case is presented as confirmed, tied to the ongoing outbreak, and followed by transfer to Germany for clinical management.
American medical missionary tests positive for Ebola in Congo; treated in Germany
An American medical missionary working in the Democratic Republic of the Congo tests positive for Ebola, according to multiple outlets. CBS News reports that the doctor, a medical missionary in the co...
- An American medical missionary doctor in the Democratic Republic of the Congo tests positive for Ebola.
- The case is confirmed by public health authorities, including the CDC, according to reporting.
- The doctor is transferred to Germany for Ebola treatment.
- The doctor, identified by the New York Times as Dr. Peter Stafford, expresses optimism about recovery while in treatment.
- Public health and travel-related measures are reported as being implemented in response to the outbreak.
Dr. Peter Stafford, a medical missionary in the Democratic Republic of Congo, tested positive for Ebola on Sunday. He is receiving treatment in Germany.
3 months agoMatt Allison, the executive director of the missionary group Serge, joins CBS News with more details on the American doctor who contracted Ebola while working in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
3 months agoThe CDC confirms an American doctor has tested positive for the deadly Ebola virus while working in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This comes as entry into the United States is being restricted for some travelers in response to the outbreak. NBC’s Molly Hunter reports for TODAY.
3 months agoA missionary doctor who was serving in Congo will receive treatment in Germany after testing positive for Ebola. Skyler Henry has the latest.
3 months agoAn American doctor working in the Congo amid an Ebola outbreak has tested positive for the virus. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder has the latest.
3 months agoAn American medical missionary in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has a confirmed case of Ebola, and is being taken to Germany for treatment.
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