Israel Health Ministry Says Ebola Readiness Is Complete After Two Suspected Cases

What happened

Israel’s Health Ministry said two travelers from the Democratic Republic of Congo are isolated in Sheba and Rambam with suspected Ebola, pending test results. Officials say the risk of community spread in Israel is extremely low and the system is fully prepared.

• 01Two returnees from Congo are isolated in Sheba and Rambam over suspected Ebola.
• 02The ministry says the cases are separate and final test results are still pending.
• 03More than 900 Ebola cases have been reported in Africa, mainly Congo and Uganda.
• 04Israel has prepared five hospitals and special protocols for suspected Ebola patients.
• 05No confirmed Ebola case has been found in Israel, and community spread is considered very unlikely.

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