France confirms first Ebola case in doctor returning from DR Congo (opens original article in a new tab)

France has confirmed its first Ebola case in a doctor who returned from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with the patient being treated under strict biosafety protocols and an epidemiological investigation underway to identify contacts.

• France confirms first Ebola case in doctor returning from DR Congo
• Health authorities state patient is under strict biosafety protocols and isolation
• Epidemiological investigation underway to identify and isolate contacts