Second person suspected of Ebola put in isolation, health ministry says

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1. 1h ago

   Israel Isolates Second Suspected Ebola Case From DR Congo

   The Israeli Health Ministry has isolated a second person suspected of having Ebola after they returned from the Democratic Republic of Congo. The individual is at Sheba Medical Center for testing. Health officials state that no Ebola cases have been confirmed in Israel.

   What's confirmed:

   • The Israeli Health Ministry reported a second suspected Ebola case involving a traveler from the Democratic Republic of Congo.
   • The second suspected patient is in isolation at Sheba Medical Center.
   • No confirmed Ebola cases have been diagnosed in Israel.
   • Israel has temporarily barred foreign arrivals from South Sudan, Uganda, and Congo.
   • Contact tracing is underway for the suspected cases.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • The second suspected patient developed symptoms including fever, headache, and diarrhea.
   • The second suspected patient returned to Israel two days ago.
   • The overall risk to the public remains low.
   confidence 90%
2. 9d ago

   Israel Isolates Second Suspected Ebola Case

   The Health Ministry has placed a second person under isolation protocol for suspected Ebola. The individual is a traveler who recently visited the Democratic Republic of Congo. Testing is currently underway at Rambam Medical Center.

   What's confirmed:

   • The Health Ministry is monitoring a suspected Ebola case under isolation protocol.
   • A second person has been hospitalized for possible Ebola following a trip to the DRC.
   • The patient is undergoing testing at Rambam Medical Center.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Results from the testing at Rambam Medical Center are expected in days.
   • A health alert has been issued in Haifa.
   confidence 100%