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Second person suspected of Ebola put in isolation, health ministry says

The Health Ministry has placed a second person under isolation protocol for suspected Ebola. The individual is a traveler who recently visited the Democratic Republic of Congo. Testing is currently underway at Rambam Medical Center.

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A second person suspected of having Ebola has been hospitalized and isolated.

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  1. Israel Isolates Second Suspected Ebola Case

    The Health Ministry has placed a second person under isolation protocol for suspected Ebola. The individual is a traveler who recently visited the Democratic Republic of Congo. Testing is currently underway at Rambam Medical Center.

    What's confirmed:

    • The Health Ministry is monitoring a suspected Ebola case under isolation protocol.
    • A second person has been hospitalized for possible Ebola following a trip to the DRC.
    • The patient is undergoing testing at Rambam Medical Center.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Results from the testing at Rambam Medical Center are expected in days.
    • A health alert has been issued in Haifa.
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