AP report: Trump will send Americans exposed to Ebola while abroad to new facility in Kenya
Summary
President Donald Trump's administration plans to send Americans exposed to Ebola while abroad to a new treatment center in Kenya instead of bringing them back to the United States. The facility, set up by U.S. government departments, will provide quick care for Ebola patients evacuated from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.Key Facts
- The U.S. will use a new quarantine and treatment center in Kenya for Americans exposed to Ebola abroad.
- This plan is designed to avoid long medical flights from Africa to the United States.
- The facility is being prepared by the Departments of Defense, State, and Health and Human Services.
- It is unclear where in Kenya the center will be located or if Kenya has officially agreed.
- Kenyan officials confirmed discussions with the U.S. but emphasized adherence to Kenya’s laws and safety rules.
- Ebola is a serious, often deadly disease that requires careful treatment and infection control.
- Experts say patients should get high-quality care and that moving them as little as possible is best.
- President Trump previously opposed bringing Ebola patients to the U.S. during the 2014 outbreak.
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