Health worker being monitored for Ebola in London hospital after working in DRC
Summary
A humanitarian worker was flown from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to a London hospital for monitoring after possible exposure to Ebola. The worker shows no symptoms and is being kept in isolation as a safety precaution during the virus's incubation period.Key Facts
- The worker was treating Ebola patients in the DRC before evacuation.
- The UK Health Security Agency arranged a special flight to bring the person to London.
- The individual currently shows no signs of Ebola and remains healthy.
- Ebola’s incubation period is between 2 and 21 days; the person will be isolated and monitored during this time.
- No confirmed Ebola cases exist in the UK, and the risk to the public is low.
- Ebola spreads through direct contact with infected bodily fluids or contaminated items.
- Symptoms include fever, pain, vomiting, diarrhea, rash, and organ problems.
- In May, WHO declared an Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda a global health emergency.
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