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What happened**: A healthcare worker in the Democratic Republic of the Congo who was treating Ebola patients may have been exposed to the virus, so UK health authorities brought them back to the UK for safety and monitoring.
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What you should do**: If you're a regular person in the UK, you don't need to do anything—this is a single isolated case being handled by specialists, and there's no risk to the public or wider community.
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Key takeaway**: The UK health system is prepared to handle potential Ebola cases safely, and moving the worker quickly to expert care is the right precaution to protect both the worker and the public.
Always speak to your doctor before making any changes to your health or treatment.
Source: NHS · Read full article ↗
The UK government has worked with the NHS, the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and international health partners to medically evacuate a humanitarian worker who has been treating patients with Ebola …
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