US President Donald Trump has expressed worry over the Ebola outbreak as the United States enforces a travel restriction on individuals from various impacted countries amidst a surge in the highly contagious virus.

In response to a reporter’s inquiry regarding his Ebola concerns, Trump affirmed, “I certainly am.” He acknowledged that while the outbreak has primarily been contained in Africa, it has escalated.

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued an order on Monday stating that any US passport holder who has recently visited the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan will be prohibited from entering the United States for a minimum of 30 days.

Ebola, a disease transmitted through bodily fluids, often leads to fatal hemorrhagic fever, rapid organ failure, and bleeding internally or externally.

Since the official declaration of the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Saturday, over 100 fatalities have been recorded, with nearly 400 suspected cases. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the epidemic a global health emergency after confirming two cases in neighboring Uganda, describing the situation as “extraordinary.”

Reports from The Telegraph indicate that the US travel ban may breach International Health Regulations (IHR), a set of protocols established by the WHO. Washington’s withdrawal from the WHO in January led to its decision not to adhere to these regulations.

Health officials are contemplating evacuating at least six Americans, who may have been exposed to Ebola, to a quarantine facility at a US military base in Germany, possibly the Landstuhl Regional Medical Centre (LRMC).

The first confirmed US Ebola case, an American missionary doctor exposed to the virus in the DRC, is being evacuated to Germany for treatment. Another US patient is showing symptoms of the disease, while three others are deemed to have had significant contact with infected individuals.

The CDC confirmed its coordination with US authorities for the safe withdrawal of a small number of Americans directly impacted by the outbreak.

The current Ebola strain identified in the outbreak is the rare Bundibugyo strain, for which there is no approved vaccine or recognized treatment.

An official clarified that there are currently no Ebola cases within the United States following Trump’s statements, emphasizing the importance of maintaining that status quo.