CDC Mobilizes Response to Ebola Outbreak in Congo and Uganda
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced plans to coordinate the withdrawal of a small number of Americans exposed to an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. The agency stated that the risk to the American public remains low.
Washington ExaminerThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Sunday that it is mobilizing an international response to an Ebola disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. The agency is coordinating the withdrawal of a small number of Americans who are directly affected by the outbreak.
The affected Americans are believed to have had exposure to suspected cases, with several deemed to have had high-risk exposures.
The CDC said in a statement that the risk to the American public remains low and that it has systems in place to detect and respond rapidly to potential public health threats. The agency is sending personnel to the Congo early this week. The World Health Organization declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern on Saturday.
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3 events- Saturday
World Health Organization declared Ebola outbreak a public health emergency of international concern.
1 sourceWashington Examiner - Sunday
CDC announced mobilization of international response and plans to withdraw affected Americans.
1 sourceWashington Examiner - Early this week
CDC is sending personnel to the Congo.
1 sourceWashington Examiner
Potential Impact
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CDC personnel will arrive in Congo early this week to support response efforts.
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A small number of Americans with possible Ebola exposure will be withdrawn from the region.
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