
U.S. authorities confirmed an American tested positive for Ebola while working in Congo and arranged evacuation for overseas treatment, prompting expanded airport screening and entry controls. Evacuations and suspected deaths among responders emphasize exposure risks and the possibility of undetected community spread. With the World Cup approaching, officials say continued traveler screening and evacuation capacity remain important, even as attention also shifts toward preventing rapid spread of measles and respiratory illnesses among large crowds.
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