Second American Tests Positive for Ebola in Congo Outbreak
The case comes amid what officials describe as a record outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
A second U.S. citizen has tested positive for the Ebola virus while working for a humanitarian organization in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Fox News reported, as the country contends with a record outbreak of the disease.
The latest case marks the second known instance of an American aid worker contracting the virus amid the ongoing crisis, underscoring the risks facing humanitarian personnel operating in affected areas.
Details on the individual's condition and current treatment were not disclosed in available reporting. The outbreak has been characterized as the largest on record, though specific case counts and fatality figures were not provided.
— Compiled from reporting by Fox News.