New Policy for Americans Exposed to Ebola

A new policy announced by the Trump administration states that Americans exposed to Ebola overseas will not be allowed to return to the United States if they develop symptoms. Instead, they will be sent to a quarantine facility being established in Kenya. This decision follows the World Health Organization's declaration of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola as an emergency of international concern, with over 900 suspected cases and more than 200 suspected deaths reported. The facility in Kenya will cater to high-risk Americans who are asymptomatic and will provide advanced care for those who develop symptoms until evacuation. Evacuated patients will be taken to third countries rather than the U.S. to expedite the process and protect Americans at home. Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized the importance of preventing Ebola cases from entering the U.S. The Kenyan government has approved the facility, which will start with a 50-bed unit and plans to expand with additional biocontainment and isolation units.