Seven American aid workers, recently returned from fighting the Ebola outbreak in Congo, are now in quarantine at a newly established isolation facility in Kenya. This quarantine follows a US government travel restriction related to the ongoing Ebola crisis. These workers are the first individuals known to be isolated at the facility, which has faced significant local opposition and is currently subject to a court-ordered suspension of work. Despite the legal challenges and public resistance, construction on the facility continued, according to both US officials and satellite data. The situation highlights the complexities of containing Ebola and managing international responses during outbreaks. The aid workers' quarantine underscores the precautionary measures being taken to prevent potential spread, even as the facility itself remains a point of contention within Kenya.

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