quarantine
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Washington has pledged $13.5 million to Kenya's Ebola preparedness efforts and Kenyan health minister Aden Duale told parliament he "will not stop" the quarantine centre, despite a halt order from the High Court.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
The facility provides a location to quarantine Americans who are at risk of developing Ebola, as well as the capacity to provide ICU-level care for those who get sick.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
It was only after quarantine, as I was able to dine outside in Manhattan again with real people, when I realized I had lost the plot.
From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026
A Kenyan court has suspended US plans to open an Ebola quarantine facility for American citizens in the country, which has sparked public concern about cross-border infection risks.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
The sheriff never violated the quarantine by venturing into town, but he apparently did venture from his house once in a while.
From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool
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