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What we know about the American with Ebola being treated in Germany

Dr. Peter Stafford, a Serge medical missionary serving in Congo, is being treated in Germany after testing positive for Ebola. CBS News' Celine Gounder has more details.

Published May 19, 2026, 3:42 PM

Updated May 19, 2026, 4:04 PM5.1K

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What we know about the American with Ebola being treated in Germany

Dr. Peter Stafford, a Serge medical missionary serving in Congo, is being treated in Germany after testing positive for Ebola. CBS News' Celine Gounder has more details.

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What we know about the American with Ebola being treated in Germany

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