Americans exposed to Ebola won't immediately return to U.S.
Summary
Americans exposed to Ebola in Africa will first quarantine in Kenya and, if they test positive, will be sent to treatment centers in Europe instead of returning immediately to the U.S. The U.S. government has set up a quarantine camp in Kenya and is still deciding which European facilities will care for sick Americans.Key Facts
- Americans exposed to Ebola will quarantine at a 50-bed camp at Laikipia Air Base in Kenya.
- If they test positive, they will be flown to special medical centers in Europe for treatment.
- The U.S. government believes sending sick patients to Europe allows faster and better care than bringing them back to the U.S. immediately.
- Medical staff in Kenya will decide when and if symptomatic patients are moved for treatment.
- The U.S. State Department and CDC are still identifying the specific European treatment centers.
- Kenya’s government has approved the quarantine and treatment plan.
- Over 30 U.S. Public Health Service officers trained in Ebola care are being sent to Kenya.
- There are about 1,000 suspected Ebola cases, mainly in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where it is hard to track and control the virus.
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