A U.S. citizen engaged in humanitarian work in the Democratic Republic of Congo has tested positive for Ebola, becoming the second American infected during the ongoing outbreak, which is the third largest on record. As of July 12, the DRC has reported 1,926 cases and 702 deaths. The U.S. has adopted stringent travel restrictions and has been largely isolated from outbreak response efforts, despite having facilities capable of treating Ebola patients. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus emphasized the urgent need for more international support to control the outbreak.
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