Event Brief
CDC confirms American in Congo tested positive for Ebola
Filed: May 19, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET
Summary: CDC confirmed one American working in Congo tested positive for Ebola and will be moved to Germany for treatment and monitoring.
WHO: CDC
WHAT: CDC confirmed an American working in Congo tested positive for Ebola and said the person and high-risk contacts will be moved to Germany for treatment and monitoring.
WHEN: May 18, 2026 at 3:05 PM ET
WHERE: Congo
WHY: The person became symptomatic after working in Congo.
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