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World Cup health preparedness
Ebola risk at World Cup is very low, experts say, but US hospitals are on alert
Health officials are watching an outbreak in the DRC as millions travel for the tournament, while experts say measles, COVID-19 and flu remain more likely crowd-related threats
Public health
U.S. imposes Ebola-related travel limits as Congo outbreak grows
The 30-day CDC order restricts many non-exempt travelers who were recently in Congo, Uganda or South Sudan, while officials say the immediate U.S. public risk remains low
Ebola outbreak
American doctor in Congo tests positive for Ebola
Peter Stafford, a medical missionary exposed during surgery in Bunia, was evacuated to Germany as officials monitor other Americans and warn the outbreak may be larger than reported