As the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo continues to expand, the Trump administration announced new measures aimed at preventing the virus from reaching the United States, including the creation of a specialized treatment and quarantine facility in Kenya for Americans exposed to the disease in Africa.
Speaking during a Cabinet meeting, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington intends to stop Ebola cases from entering the country.
“We cannot and will not allow any cases of Ebola to enter the United States,” Rubio stated.
According to US officials, the facility being established in Kenya is intended for American citizens who may have been exposed to the virus but are not yet showing symptoms. Officials said the goal is to avoid transporting potentially infected individuals on long flights back to the United States while still ensuring access to advanced medical care and quarantine conditions close to the outbreak zone.
The project is reportedly being organized jointly by the State Department, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Pentagon. Authorities say the center will be capable of handling the full range of Ebola cases, including critical care treatment, although some patients could still be transferred elsewhere if more advanced medical intervention becomes necessary.
