OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Public health officials in Washington state are monitoring 23 people for Ebola who recently traveled from the West African countries of Guinea and Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Department of Health said Thursday that officials believe the individuals are at low risk but regions in each of these countries are currently experiencing outbreaks of Ebola virus disease. Local public health officials in Washington have been in contact with the 23 people, who are considered “persons under monitoring” for 21 days after arriving in the United States. The risk of getting Ebola in the United States is very low, according to the Department of Health.
23 people in Washington being monitored for Ebola
