At least 6 Americans in Congo were exposed to Ebola virus, sources say

TL;DR

At least six Americans were exposed to Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
One of the Americans exposed was symptomatic.
The World Health Organization declared the Ebola outbreak a public health emergency of international concern.
At least 80 suspected deaths have been reported in the outbreak.
The CDC is supporting the withdrawal of Americans affected by the outbreak.
The CDC states the risk to the American public remains low.
Ebola virus spreads through direct contact with bodily fluids, not casual contact or air.
This is the 17th Ebola outbreak in Congo since 1976.

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