A man in Israel has been quarantined after potentially contracting Ebola while visiting the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Israeli Health Ministry said on Tuesday.
The individual, who returned to Israel several days ago, sought medical attention after developing a fever.
The ministry emphasised that the necessary tests are currently being conducted, with definitive results expected by Wednesday.
The man is being treated at Soroka Medical Center in Beersheva in isolation, in accordance with professional protocols and based on the assessments conducted, according to the statement.
An epidemiological investigation is also underway.
The ministry reiterated its call to the public to avoid non-essential travel to areas where there is active Ebola transmission, particularly the DRC and Uganda.
Those travelling to these areas are advised to seek individual pre-travel advice at a travel medicine clinic.
Travellers returning from the DRC or Uganda who develop a fever or unusual symptoms within 21 days of returning are asked to remain at home, avoid contact with others, and contact the ministry’s Kol HaBriut health hotline at *5400, the ministry said.
Israel announced last month that it had delivered three tons of medical aid to the DRC to assist its efforts to confront an Ebola outbreak.
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