A patient in France has tested positive for Ebola after returning from a humanitarian mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the French Health Ministry said on Wednesday. The patient, who has not been publicly identified, is in stable condition after being immediately admitted to a specialized facility upon their return.
Outbreak Details
The outbreak is driven by the rare Bundibugyo strain of the virus, which has no vaccine or specific treatment. At least 267 people in DRC and two in Uganda have died in the outbreak, according to the latest CDC data. More than 1,000 cases have been confirmed in DRC.
All precautionary measures – specifically patient isolation – were implemented immediately upon arrival in the country, including a secure hospital transfer to prevent any risk of transmission. A thorough epidemiological investigation is underway to identify individuals who may have been in contact with the patient.
Any individuals who may have had contact with the patient will undergo a 21-day period of home isolation, during which they will be closely monitored by health authorities.
Original reporting: KEYT (Ventura/Santa Barbara) — read the source article.
