The CDC has reported that a U.S. citizen working in the DRC has tested positive for Bundibugyo virus, a type of Ebola, and is working with local authorities to prevent further transmission.
Why it matters. The health of U.S. citizens and the potential for the virus to spread internationally are of concern.
CDC is aware of a U.S. citizen working for a humanitarian organization in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) who has tested positive for Bundibugyo virus , a type of Ebola.
CDC is aware of a U.S. citizen working for a humanitarian organization in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) who has tested positive for Bundibugyo virus , a type of Ebola. CDC is working with the patient's employing organization, other U.S. federal agencies, public health authorities, and partners in DRC to help prevent further transmission by supporting contact tracing and performing ri…
