The Centers for Disease Control issued a health alert on a new outbreak of Ebola virus disease.
No cases have been reported in Florida or the U.S.
The risk of spread to the U.S. is considered low at this time, but travelers from affected areas could enter the U.S. via connecting flights.
See how Ebola virus spread and symptoms.
The Centers for Disease Control issued a virus disease.
Ebola is a severe illness and is often fatal.
The Health Alert Network Health Advisory was issued Sept. 18 on the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
"Currently, no suspected, probable, or confirmed EVD — Ebola virus disease — cases related to this outbreak have been reported in the United States or outside of the DRC (Democratic Republic of the Congo)," the CDC said.
"The is considered lo