A British resident has been taken to a London hospital for monitoring and assessment after coming into contact with suspected Ebola while working in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The individual, who is a British resident, was evacuated as a precautionary measure on a chartered flight and is currently being assessed by specialists at a London hospital. According to the latest information, the person remains well with no current symptoms.
The UK Health Security Agency has stated that the general public remains at low risk of contracting the disease, with the individual's transfer being a precautionary measure. The agency has assured that necessary measures are being taken to prevent the spread of the disease.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is currently facing a faster-growing Ebola outbreak, with 930 lives lost so far and 2,344 new cases reported on Saturday alone. The outbreak has been declared an emergency, and 20 confirmed cases have been reported outside of the country, with two deaths in Uganda and France.
The incubation period of Ebola can range from two to 21 days, and patients are required to isolate during this time. The Democratic Republic of the Congo's Ministry of Health has reported 22 new recoveries in the past 24 hours, with patient care and support capacities being consolidated.
The person who contracted suspected Ebola has been tested negative, and those who may have come into contact with the patient are being traced. The general risk of the outbreak in Europe remains low, according to the latest information.
Europe has seen previous cases of Ebola, including a Scottish nurse who contracted the disease in 2014 while treating patients in Sierra Leone. A French doctor also tested positive for Ebola in June after returning home from a humanitarian mission.
The World Health Organisation has declared a public health emergency following the outbreak, and efforts are being made to prevent the spread of the disease. The situation remains under close scrutiny, with necessary measures being taken to protect public health.
