American tests positive for Ebola amid outbreak in Congo; Trump official outlines government efforts

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed on May 18 that one American has tested positive for Ebola and was exposed as part of a work assignment in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The individual developed symptoms over the weekend and tested positive late on May 17. The CDC did not name the individual, but the Serge Christian mission organization said one of its medical missionaries, Dr. Peter Stafford, has tested positive being exposed while treating patients at Nyankunde Hospital in the DRC, per Reuters and a statement released by the organization. At a The CDC is working with the Department of State to move the American to Germany for treatment, along with six other high-risk contacts for monitoring.