Event Brief
UPDATED May 19, 2026 at 12:03 AM ET
May 17, 2026 at 8:07 PM ET
Six Americans exposed to Ebola in DR Congo outbreak
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At least six Americans were exposed to Ebola during the outbreak in DR Congo, and one is experiencing symptoms.
WHO: At least six Americans
WHAT: At least six Americans were exposed to Ebola during the DR Congo outbreak; one is experiencing symptoms.
WHEN: May 18, 2026 at 6:46 AM ET
WHERE: Democratic Republic of the Congo
WHY: They were exposed to Ebola during the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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