Ebola is a viral disease of humans and other mammals. The first documented case of Ebola in humans was in 1976.
Information for Healthcare Facilities
Flow charts:
- Ebola Patient Under Investigation (PUI) Triage Algorithm - Revised 08/09/2019
- Key Assessment Questions for Evaluating an Ebola PUI - Revised 08/09/2019
Outbreak Information
2018/19
- Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo: Learn more
- Ebola Preparedness Guidance for DC Healthcare Facilities - Revised March 14, 2019
2014 Outbreak
The 2014 Ebola epidemic was the largest in history, affecting three countries in West Africa, particularly Sierra Leone, Guinea, and Liberia. In October 2014, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) implemented enhanced entry screening at five United States airports that receive over 94% of travelers from Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone, including at Dulles International Airport. The District of Columbia Department of Health (DC Health) began actively monitoring travelers from these countries residing in or visiting the District in October 2014. During the 2014 outbreak in West Africa, CDC periodically updated its recommendations and guidelines. Per updated CDC guidelines, DC Health ended monitoring of travelers from Liberia on June 17, 2015, travelers from Sierra Leone on November 10, 2015, and travelers from Guinea on December 29, 2016.Currently, monitoring of travelers in the US from Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone is no longer recommended by the CDC.
Archived Resources
The archived resources below are no longer updated and are provided for historical purposes only. For updated information on Ebola Virus Disease, please visit www.cdc.gov/ebola.
Community Information
- Frequently Asked Questions About Ebola - Revised 11/20/2014
- Myths About Ebola
- Questions and Answers About Ebola and Pets
- Ebola Fact Sheet
Clinicians and Health Care Providers
- Video - Personal Protective Equipment Procedures for Suspected Ebola Patients
- Guidance for U.S. Laboratories for Safe Specimen Handling
Flow charts:
- Ebola Patient Care Flow Chart - EMS - Revised 06/30/2015
- Ebola Patient Care Flow Chart - Nursing Home - Revised 06/30/2015
- Ebola Patient Care Flow Chart - Outpatient Clinic - Revised 06/30/2015
- Ebola Patient Care Flow Chart - School Nurse - Revised 06/30/2015
- Ebola Patient Care Flow Chart - Emergency Department - Revised 06/30/2015
Information for Travelers
- Voluntary Reporting Agreement for Travelers with No Patient Contact - Revised 11/20/2014
- Voluntary Reporting and Isolation Agreement for Travelers with Patient Contact - Revised 11/20/2014
- Active Monitoring of Recent Travelers - Revised 06/30/2015
Information for Employers
- Active Monitoring of Recent Travelers - Revised 06/30/2015