France confirms first Ebola case in current outbreak

France has confirmed its first Ebola case in the ongoing outbreak, according to reports. Details on the patient and location are not yet available.

France has confirmed its first Ebola case in the ongoing outbreak, according to a report circulating in Israeli media. The announcement marks a significant development in the outbreak that has been centered in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as tracked by The Zioneer (earlier suspected cases in Israel were all cleared). No details on the patient's condition or location in France have been released. The report is based on a single source at this stage.

2 developments

1. 14:51 · 24 JunLatest

   Patient is a doctor returned from DR Congo and is currently isolated

2. 12:44 · 24 Jun

   France confirms first Ebola case in current outbreak

• Strong00:05 · 20 JunIsrael Health Ministry investigating suspected Ebola case after patient returns from Congo
• Strong09:39 · 14 AugHealth Ministry clears returnee from Congo of suspected Ebola
• Strong01:07 · 21 JunIsrael activates Ebola emergency protocols after traveler from Congo hospitalized in Haifa
• Developing08:36 · 7 AugCongo: confirmed Ebola cases surpass 4,000, N12 reports

Source and signal

• Open-source intake