Trump admin didn't want Ebola-exposed Americans, sent them to Berlin, Prague
3 hours ago
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- A doctor named Peter Stafford, who contracted Ebola while working in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, was reportedly resisted by the U.S. administration to return to the United States for treatment, delaying his evacuation.
- Stafford developed symptoms, tested positive for Ebola, and is now in stable condition receiving treatment in Germany. His asymptomatic wife and children were also evacuated to Germany.
- Another doctor exposed to the virus, Patrick LaRochelle, is being transferred to Prague for monitoring, while his family was flown to the U.S. as they were not exposed.
- The Bundibugyo strain Ebola outbreak has escalated rapidly, with 528 suspected cases and 132 deaths reported by the WHO as of Wednesday.
- Sources indicate the U.S. reluctance to accept Stafford stems from past criticisms by President Trump about bringing Ebola-infected Americans back to the U.S. during previous outbreaks.