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U.S. Citizen Tests Positive for Ebola in Democratic Republic of Congo

Two U.S. citizens infected in Congo’s Ebola outbreak now under treatment in Germany amid rising global health alerts

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Questions people are asking

How many U.S. citizens have been infected in this outbreak?

Coverage confirms two U.S. citizens have tested positive for Ebola in the DRC as of July 13, 2026.

Where are the patients receiving treatment?

Both individuals have been evacuated to Germany for medical care, according to the WHO and multiple news reports.

Is the outbreak in the DRC considered severe?

Outlets describe the current Ebola outbreak in the DRC as a 'record' or 'deadly' situation, though specific case counts or mortality rates are not detailed in the provided headlines.

What happened

A second U.S. citizen has tested positive for Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), according to multiple outlets. The individual, working for a humanitarian organization, was evacuated to Germany for treatment following the initial case reported on July 11. Coverage emphasizes the patient’s stable condition in a German hospital, with the World Health Organization (WHO) confirming the transfer and coordination with U.S. health authorities.

Major outlets including *The Washington Post*, *ABC News*, *Reuters*, and *CNN* are reporting the development, framing it within the context of a record Ebola outbreak in the DRC. Embassy in Kinshasa issued a health alert on July 11, advising citizens of the risk. Next steps will likely focus on contact tracing in the DRC, monitoring for additional cases among aid workers or travelers, and assessing the broader impact of the outbreak on regional health systems.

The CDC and WHO are expected to provide further updates on containment measures and treatment protocols as the situation evolves.

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Ebola outbreak Democratic Republic of Congo U.S. health alerts Humanitarian aid workers WHO response German medical evacuation

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