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July 11, 2026
U.S. Citizen Tests Positive for Ebola in Congo
- A U.S. citizen working in Congo has tested positive for Ebola, amid a rapidly expanding outbreak.
- The CDC is working with various agencies and Congolese partners to track contacts and prevent further spread.
- The current outbreak is the fastest-growing in Africa's history, with 1,830 confirmed cases and 648 deaths.
3 Sources
- US citizen tests positive for Ebola as officials work to figure out treatment planJul 11, 2026 at 4:08 PM · Independent
- Second US citizen diagnosed with Ebola transferred to Germany for treatment: WHOJul 13, 2026 at 3:27 PM · The Hill
- US to block citizens in Congo from immediate travel home, citing EbolaJul 14, 2026 at 2:28 AM · Reuters