U.S. Sets Up Ebola Isolation Facility in Kenya

The Trump administration is reportedly establishing an Ebola isolation center in central Kenya to accommodate Americans who may have been exposed to the virus, as the situation escalates in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

According to a report, the Pentagon has about a week to prepare a field hospital that will initially feature 50 beds, with the potential to expand to 250 beds. This information was shared on Wednesday, referencing sources familiar with the situation. The project in Laikipia County is a collaborative effort involving the Department of State, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Department of the Army.

During a Cabinet meeting, Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized that no one diagnosed with Ebola would be permitted entry into the United States. “We cannot and will not allow cases of Ebola to enter the United States, which is why the State Department and other agencies, including the CDC, are working tirelessly to manage this crisis in countries where Ebola exists, especially in the Democratic Republic of the Congo,” Rubio stated.

However, approval from Kenya for patient transport has not yet been confirmed. The Ministry of Health in Kenya announced that the government is still negotiating with the U.S. and other global partners regarding the Ebola response.

Additionally, a 30-day travel ban has been instituted for individuals coming from Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan, as ordered by National Institutes of Health Director Jay Bhattacharyya. This ban, effective since May 18, applies to people who have been in these countries “for the past 21 days.” Notably, this marks the first travel restriction imposed by the U.S. in relation to the Ebola outbreak.

The travel ban affects anyone who has visited those nations recently, though it exempts U.S. citizens and military personnel, including members of the Department of Homeland Security.

In related news, the White House has refuted claims regarding delays in returning Peter Stafford, an American doctor infected with Ebola in Congo, after he was flown to Germany. Press Secretary Khush Desai highlighted that President Trump has made significant efforts to ensure Americans are brought home safely after exposure to serious infectious diseases.

The Daily Caller reached out to the White House and CDC for comments but did not receive a response at the time of publication.