Updated
Updated · i24NEWS · Jun 21
Israel Isolates 2nd Suspected Ebola Case After Congo Traveler Falls Ill
Updated
Updated · i24NEWS · Jun 21

Israel Isolates 2nd Suspected Ebola Case After Congo Traveler Falls Ill

3 articles · Updated · i24NEWS · Jun 21

Summary

  • A second suspected Ebola case in Israel involves a traveler who returned from the Democratic Republic of Congo 2 days ago and developed fever, headache and diarrhea.
  • The patient is being isolated under highly contagious-disease protocols and will be transferred to Sheba Medical Center, while test results are expected in the coming days.
  • Health officials said no Ebola case has been confirmed in Israel and are tracing contacts to determine any links between the suspected cases.
  • Israel has stepped up monitoring since recent outbreaks in Congo and Uganda, urging people to avoid non-essential travel and to report symptoms within 21 days of return.

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