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UK Evacuates Ebola-Exposed Aid Worker to London

7/22/2026

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UK evacuated a humanitarian worker from the Democratic Republic of the Congo after Ebola exposure.
The worker was flown to London, isolated at a hospital, and must stay for Ebola’s 2- to 21-day incubation, UK Health Security Agency says.
Richard Pebody, UK Health Security Agency director, said the risk is low and the person remains well, while the DRC outbreak has caused 930 deaths among 2,344 cases as of 18 July.

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UK evacuated a humanitarian worker from the Democratic Republic of the Congo after Ebola exposure.
The worker was flown to London, isolated at a hospital, and must stay for Ebola’s 2- to 21-day incubation, UK Health Security Agency says.
Richard Pebody, UK Health Security Agency director, said the risk is low and the person remains well, while the DRC outbreak has caused 930 deaths among 2,344 cases as of 18 July.