Is there Ebola in the United Kingdom?
No, there is currently no Ebola in the United Kingdom.
Status calculated on 2 October 2026
What does this mean for you?
Ebola only spreads through direct contact with body fluids of someone who is ill. The risk to the general public is very low, even when there is an imported case. Patients are isolated in specialised hospitals.
Symptoms after travel? Call your doctor first and say where you have been — do not walk into the clinic unannounced.
Recent reports (60 days)
No reports in the past 60 days.
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