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U.S. Setting Up Ebola Quarantine Facility in Kenya, Officials Say

Updated on: May 27, 2026 / 7:23 PM EDT / CBS News

U.S. Setting Up Ebola Quarantine Facility in Kenya, Officials Say

TL;DR

  • The U.S. is setting up an Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya for Americans.
  • The facility aims to provide quick, high-quality care for those exposed to or infected with Ebola.
  • It is intended to avoid the risks and lengthy travel of returning infected Americans to the U.S.
  • Kenyan government cooperation is part of the plan for asymptomatic individuals.
  • A former CDC official raised ethical concerns about the facility's location and Kenya's preparedness.
  • Over 230 people have died from Ebola in the latest outbreak in Congo.
  • Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated the U.S. will not allow Ebola cases to enter the country.
  • An American doctor infected with Ebola in Congo is recovering in a German hospital.