The United States government has told its military to set up a quarantine facility in Kenya within the next seven days. The site will be used for Americans who may have been exposed to the Ebola virus.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio made it clear that the United States will not allow any Ebola case to enter the country. He said the new facility in Kenya is part of a plan to stop the virus from reaching American soil.
Kenya’s Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale confirmed that his government is in talks with the US about the plan. He said hosting the quarantine center is part of global efforts to contain the disease. He also noted that the move will help strengthen Kenya’s good relations with the United States.
The announcement has raised questions among some Kenyans about safety and location. However, officials from both sides say the facility will be run by the US military and will follow strict health rules.
No timeline has been given for when the center would stop operations. More details are expected in the coming days.
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