Ebola Scare in Israel Ends as Patient Tests Negative After Congo Trip
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
A patient in Israel suspected of having Ebola after returning from the Democratic Republic of Congo has tested negative, the Ministry of Health reported. The ministry is monitoring the outbreak in Congo and advising precautions for travelers.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israeli patient suspected of Ebola tests negative.
- Patient recently returned from Democratic Republic of Congo.
- No confirmed Ebola cases in Israel.
- Ministry advises against travel to outbreak areas.
- Travelers from affected regions should monitor health for 21 days.
The Israeli Ministry of Health announced on Tuesday that a patient hospitalized with suspected Ebola after returning from the Democratic Republic of Congo has tested negative for the virus. No confirmed cases of Ebola have been registered in Israel to date. The ministry is closely monitoring the ongoing outbreak in Congo and advises against non-essential travel to affected areas. Individuals returning from such regions are urged to monitor their health for 21 days. If symptoms like fever or unusual signs appear, they should self-isolate, avoid contact with others, and contact the ministry's hotline at *5400.
