Health Ministry clears two returnees from Congo of suspected Ebola

Israel's Health Ministry has ruled out an Ebola infection in two individuals who recently returned from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, according to broadcaster N12. The suspected cases, reported over the past few days, have now been cleared.

The Health Ministry announced Tuesday it had ruled out Ebola infection in two individuals who returned from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, broadcaster N12 reported. The development closes a public-health episode that began Saturday, when the ministry first reported a suspected case—a returnee under isolation at an undisclosed location. As The Zioneer reported over the weekend, test results were initially expected within two days, and a second suspected case emerged on Monday, raising surveillance. With the negative results, no further public-health measures are required. No details were released on the returnees' medical condition or identities.

3 developments

1. 2 hours ago · 14:04 · 23 JunLatest

   Health Ministry ruled out Ebola infection in both suspected cases from Congo.

2. 08:56 · 22 Jun

   Surveillance in high-risk areas has been stepped up

3. 12:26 · 21 Jun

   Second suspected Ebola case in Israel, patient transferred to Sheba Medical Center

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• Strong3 days ago · 14:52 · 20 JunHealth Ministry: results on suspected Ebola case due within two days
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