Brazilian Officials Probe Possible Ebola Case in Sao Paulo

Medical officials in Brazil’s Sao Paulo state are examining a potential Ebola infection that was reported over the weekend in the state’s capital city, according to authorities.

A man from the Democratic Republic of Congo developed fever symptoms following a recent trip to that African nation, which is currently dealing with an Ebola outbreak.

Medical officials confirmed in a statement that the patient has been placed in isolation at a medical facility that specializes in treating suspected or confirmed cases of the illness.