US State Department Tells Americans to Avoid Congo Due to Ebola

The U.S. State Department is telling Americans not to go to Congo for any reason, due to the growing outbreak of Ebola in the central African country.
“Do not travel for any reason to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) due to Ebola, which is a deadly communicable disease,” the U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa said on July 11.
“If you travel and are exposed to Ebola, your life may be at serious risk. You may have to quarantine outside the United States at your own expense for up to 21 days and costs may be very significant. Your insurance may not cover these costs.”…