Ebola

A patient who recently returned from the Democratic Republic of Congo has been placed in isolation at Ichilov Hospital after reporting symptoms. Laboratory tests are currently underway.

The death toll from Ebola in Congo has risen to 2,325, making the outbreak the deadliest in the country's history; 4,945 cases have been confirmed, with 101 added in the last 24 hours. Background: spread to additional provinces, lack of resources, and fears of regional expansion.

The Ministry of Health announced today, Friday, that a person suspected of having Ebola after returning from the Democratic Republic of the Congo has tested negative. The tests were conducted in accordance with professional protocols and international guidelines for high-risk infectious diseases.

The healthcare system continues to closely monitor the Ebola virus outbreak in Africa and is refining guidelines for those returning from risk areas.

Against the backdrop of the Ebola epidemic spreading in Africa, the Ministry of Health reports that a person who recently returned to Israel from the Democratic Republic of the Congo is suspected of having the disease. The patient is currently in isolation.

A person who returned in recent days from the Democratic Republic of the Congo went to Soroka Hospital after developing a fever. The Ministry of Health emphasizes that at this stage it is only a suspicion, and that test results are expected within the next 24 hours.

Passengers who were in Congo in the 21 days prior to their flight to the USA will not be allowed to board commercial flights to the country. Passengers arriving from Uganda and South Sudan will be required to enter through designated airports and undergo enhanced health screenings.