A British healthcare worker with Ebola is being evacuated from Congo to Britain
A British man who tested positive for Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is being flown to the UK for treatment, the government confirmed. Believed to be a healthcare worker, he is expected to arrive later Thursday. The Guardian reported him in stable condition; the government said the risk to the wider UK public is extremely low.
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Reuters, citing an official document, reported that a British healthcare worker diagnosed with Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is being medically transferred to Britain for specialist care. The patient was reported to be in stable condition and is expected to arrive on Thursday; the Press Association understands the return is due later that day. After arrival, the patient is to be taken by specialist ambulance to a high-consequence infectious disease unit. The UK Government said the Royal Free has isolation facilities and experienced clinical teams. The patient’s identity has not been disclosed. Reports say the worker was sent by a humanitarian organisation to support the outbreak response. The Government confirmed the positive test and said the risk to the wider UK public is extremely low. The outbreak is caused by Bundibugyo virus.
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- Reuters — British healthcare worker with Ebola to be evacuated from Congo to UK, document shows
- The Guardian — British healthcare worker with Ebola evacuated from DR Congo to UK
- UA News — British healthcare worker with Ebola evacuated from DR Congo to Britain | UA.NEWS
- News.Az — British healthcare worker tests positive for Ebola in Congo | News.az
- CTV News — British healthcare worker with Ebola to be evacuated from Congo
- irishnews.com — British man infected with Ebola to be flown to UK for treatment – The Irish News
- gazettengr.com — British man in DR Congo to be evacuated to UK after testing positive for Ebola
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Reuters and The Guardian both report that the British healthcare worker with Ebola was being evacuated from the DRC to the UK. UA.News, News.az, Irish News, Gazette Nigeria and CTV News also report the evacuation but carry or repeat other reporting; Reuters Connect is a photo listing rather than a report of the event.