Trump Directs U.S. Military to Build Ebola Quarantine Facilities in Kenya in 7 Days

Public concern has emerged in Kenya over reported plans by the U.S. and Kenyan governments to establish emergency Ebola quarantine facilities for American patients...

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The United States Military is rapidly setting up a $50$-bed quarantine facility in central Kenya within one week to house Americans exposed to Ebola. This directive follows the rapid spread of the virus in neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.

A 50-bed field hospital is being prepared, with potential to expand to 250 beds.
The facility is a coordinated effort involving the U.S. departments of State, Health and Human Services, and Defense.
The choice of Kenya is due to its strategic location for faster patient transport from the DRC.

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