Event Brief
U.S. citizen with Ebola tests positive in Congo
Filed: Jul 11, 2026 at 1:03 PM ET
Summary: CDC is coordinating with the employer and authorities after a U.S. citizen tested positive for Ebola in Congo.
WHO: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
WHAT: A U.S. citizen working for a humanitarian organization tested positive for Ebola; CDC coordinates to prevent further transmission and identify close contacts.
WHEN: Jul 11, 2026 at 11:36 AM ET
WHERE: Congo
WHY: To prevent further transmission.
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