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At least six Americans exposed to Ebola in DR Congo, US media report
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The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo an international emergency. At least six Americans have been exposed to the Ebola virus in DR Congo, with one person believed to be experiencing symptoms and three others having faced high-risk contact or exposure. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is supporting the safe withdrawal of the affected Americans, while the US government is arranging transport to a safe quarantine location