American Doctor Tests Positive for Ebola in Democratic Republic of Congo

An American doctor working in the Democratic Republic of Congo tested positive for the Ebola virus, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported. The infection occurs while the individual was providing medical assistance during an ongoing Ebola outbreak in the region.

The CDC did not release the doctor's name or current condition. The agency also did not specify the location within the Democratic Republic of Congo where the doctor worked.

The diagnosis follows the implementation of entry restrictions to the United States for some travelers. These restrictions are related to efforts to control the spread of the Ebola virus within affected regions.