Ebola Virus Disease Information for Health Professionals

Information specific to health care providers regarding infection control, patient evaluation, and specimen collection and submission for Ebola.

If evaluating a patient suspected to have Ebola virus disease, call the Minnesota Department of Health at 651-201-5414.

• Evaluation Criteria and Guidelines
  Patient evaluation algorithms and checklists, guidance and recommendations, case definitions, and more.
   
• Diagnostic Testing
  Guidance for specimen collection, transport, testing, and submission.
   
• Recommended Infection Control Measures
  Recommended infection control measures for Ebola.
   
• Planning 
  Ebola and other high consequence disease planning and preparedness resources.

	For Travelers Returning from Areas With Widespread Ebola Transmission (PDF) Reviewed 5/2026
	Ebola Virus Disease Screening Checklist for Correctional Facilities (PDF) Reviewed 5/2026