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Ebola response worker who traveled from DRC to France is first in outbreak to test positive outside of Africa
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· June 24, 2026
· 3 min read
By Lauren Kent, Joseph Ataman, CNN
(CNN) — A patient in France has tested positive for Ebola after returning from a humanitarian mission in an area where the virus is circulating in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the French Health Ministry said on Wednesday.
It marks the first re...
Key takeaway At least 277 people in DRC and two in Uganda have died in the outbreak, according to the latest World Health Organization data.
Why this matters in The El Paso
El Paso residents who travel or have family members traveling to Europe may be concerned about the potential spread of Ebola, given the recent case reported in France. While the risk of infection is deemed very low for the general European population, it is crucial for local health authorities to be vigilant and prepared. The fact that the patient in France was immediately admitted to a specialized facility and underwent thorough epidemiological investigation demonstrates the importance of swift action in preventing transmission. In El Paso, the city's health department and medical facilities should be prepared to respond to any potential cases, and the community should be informed about the precautions being taken to prevent the spread of the disease. This includes monitoring individuals who may have been in contact with infected persons and implementing patient isolation measures.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? By Lauren Kent, Joseph Ataman, CNN
(CNN) — A patient in France has tested positive for Ebola after returning from a humanitarian mission in an area where the virus is circulating in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the French Health Ministry said on Wednesday.
It marks the first re...
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