JUST IN! - White House Responds After American Doctor Contracts Deadly Ebola Strain
The White House and the CDC have activated an interagency response after American medical missionary Dr. Peter Stafford tested positive for the rare Bundibugyo Ebola strain in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Senior domestic policy official Dr. Heidi Overton confirmed that Dr. Stafford and six high-risk contacts are being airlifted to Germany for specialized treatment. While President Trump expressed concern over the regional breakout, officials emphasize that strict travel screening is in place to ensure there are zero active cases inside the United States.