Israel's health system is testing two individuals suspected of carrying the Ebola virus, according to C14 reporter Yael Anker. Surveillance in high-risk areas has been stepped up. Results are pending.
Israel's health system is investigating two suspected Ebola cases, according to a report by C14 health correspondent Yael Anker. Surveillance has been heightened in risk areas. This follows the Zioneer's earlier reports on a suspected case at Rambam Hospital (June 20), and a Health Ministry statement that test results on a prior case were due within two days (June 20). The current cases expand the scope of the investigation; the number of suspected patients has now doubled. Test results remain awaited, and no confirmed infections have been announced.
2 developments
- StrongIsrael Health Ministry expands Ebola preparedness
- StrongHealth Ministry: results on suspected Ebola case due within two days
- StrongIsrael Health Ministry investigating suspected Ebola case after patient returns from Congo
- StrongIsrael activates Ebola emergency protocols after traveler from Congo hospitalized in Haifa
Source and signal
- Internal intake