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What to know about the Ebola outbreak in Congo and the Americans exposed to the virus

At least six Americans were exposed to a rare strain of the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Dr. Celine Gounder explains what to know about the outbreak.

Published May 18, 2026, 12:44 PM

Updated May 18, 2026, 1:04 PM251

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What to know about the Ebola outbreak in Congo and the Americans exposed to the virus

At least six Americans were exposed to a rare strain of the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Dr. Celine Gounder explains what to know about the outbreak.

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What to know about the Ebola outbreak in Congo and the Americans exposed to the virus

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