First Suspected Ebola Case in Israel Transferred to Isolation, Health Ministry Says

Live updates

1. 3h ago

   Israel Reports Second Suspected Ebola Case

   The Health Ministry is monitoring two suspected Ebola cases involving travelers returning from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Both individuals are in isolation at separate medical facilities. No cases of Ebola have been confirmed in Israel.

   What's confirmed:

   • The Health Ministry has reported two suspected Ebola cases in travelers from the Democratic Republic of Congo.
   • No confirmed Ebola case has been diagnosed in Israel.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • A suspected patient is in isolation at Rambam Medical Center in Haifa after developing fever and headaches.
   • A second suspected patient is in isolation at Sheba Medical Center.
   confidence 90%
2. 3d ago

   Israel Isolates First Suspected Ebola Case at Rambam Medical Center

   A traveler returning from the Democratic Republic of Congo is in isolation at Rambam Medical Center in Haifa after developing fever and headache. The Health Ministry is conducting an epidemiological investigation to trace possible contacts. Laboratory tests are underway to confirm if this is the first Ebola case in Israel.

   What's confirmed:

   • A patient returning from the Democratic Republic of Congo is isolated at Rambam Medical Center in Haifa.
   • The individual developed symptoms including fever and headache.
   • The Health Ministry is conducting an epidemiological investigation to identify and monitor contacts.
   • The patient is being treated under strict isolation protocols.
   • Confirmed Ebola cases in eastern Congo have reached 1,003 with 254 deaths.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Final test results are expected within 24 hours.
   • Final test results will not be available for 48 hours.
   • Final test results are not expected before Monday.
   confidence 90%