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American doctor working in Congo tests positive for Ebola

An American doctor working in the Congo amid an Ebola outbreak has tested positive for the virus. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder has the latest.

Published May 18, 2026, 10:35 PM

Updated May 18, 2026, 10:52 PM2.7K

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American doctor working in Congo tests positive for Ebola

An American doctor working in the Congo amid an Ebola outbreak has tested positive for the virus. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder has the latest.

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American doctor working in Congo tests positive for Ebola

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