US citizen tests positive for Ebola in Congo

A US citizen working for a humanitarian group in Congo has tested positive for the Ebola virus. This comes as the region faces its fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record, complicated by conflict and funding shortages.
Why it matters
The infection of an international aid worker highlights the severity of the current outbreak and the challenges in containing the virus in conflict zones.
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The report relies on official statements from the CDC and WHO regarding a public health crisis.
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