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Ebola Outbreak Spreads to U.S.

Updated 2026-05-18 21:35 UTC 1 source Negative

The U.S. has banned travelers from three African nations due to an Ebola outbreak. At least six Americans have been exposed, and one person with the virus was evacuated to Germany.

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Ebola outbreak triggers U.S. ban on travelers from three African nations

At least six Americans are believed to have been exposed to the Ebola virus, and one person who appears to have contracted the virus has been evacuated to Germany

2026-05-18 20:25 UTC