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05/20/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 05/20/2026 15:10

CDC releases advisory on Ebola outbreak

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention yesterday issued an advisory on the Ebola disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. The agency said the risk of spread to the U.S. is currently considered low. The notice includes recommendations for clinicians and guidance for U.S. travelers visiting DRC or Uganda. The World Health Organization declared a public health emergency of international concern May 17 due to the outbreak.

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