Israel Investigates Suspected Ebola Case After Traveler Returns from Congo
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Israel is investigating a suspected Ebola case in a traveler recently returned from the Democratic Republic of Congo, with tests ongoing and the patient isolated at Soroka Medical Center.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israel suspects an Ebola case in a traveler from the Democratic Republic of Congo.
- The patient is isolated at Soroka Medical Center with tests pending.
- An epidemiological investigation is underway by the Ministry of Health.
- Public is advised to avoid non-essential travel to Congo and Uganda.
- Travelers from these areas with fever should contact the health hotline *5400.
The Israeli Ministry of Health reported a preliminary suspicion of an Ebola case involving a person who recently returned from the Democratic Republic of Congo. The individual developed a fever and is currently hospitalized in isolation at Soroka Medical Center. Laboratory tests are expected to be completed within the next 24 hours. Authorities emphasize that this is only a suspicion at this stage and have launched an epidemiological investigation.
The Ministry of Health has urged the public to avoid non-essential travel to Congo and Uganda. Travelers returning from these regions who develop a fever are instructed to contact the health hotline at *5400 immediately.
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