The US State Department on Monday raised its travel advisory for Kenya from Level 2, "Exercise Increased Caution," to Level 3, "Reconsider Travel," Reuters and Kenyans.co.ke reported.

"The level was changed from Level 2 to Level 3 due to health risks," the US Embassy in Kenya said in its advisory, according to Reuters. "Reconsider travel to Kenya due to risk of health, crime, kidnapping, terrorism, unrest, and traffic safety. Some areas have increased risk," the advisory read, Reuters reported.

The change comes as Kenya deals with an outbreak of Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease linked to cases that began in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenyans.co.ke reported. Kenya confirmed another Ebola case on Sunday, bringing its total to eight, Reuters reported. Congo said Sunday that its outbreak had spread to an eighth province, North Ubangi, raising concerns about wider spread in the region, Reuters reported.

"Medical services in Kenya are limited. They are often unavailable in rural areas," the advisory said, according to Reuters.

The advisory also warned of possible terrorist attacks, including bombings, grenade attacks, armed assaults and kidnappings, Kenyans.co.ke reported. Possible targets include government buildings, hotels, tourist sites, transport hubs, shopping malls, markets and places of worship, Kenyans.co.ke reported.

Washington kept its highest warning, Level 4, for some areas, including the Eastleigh and Kibera neighborhoods of Nairobi, parts of the northeastern and coastal regions, and parts of West Pokot, Turkana and Marsabit counties, Kenyans.co.ke reported.

Americans in Kenya are advised to monitor local news, avoid demonstrations and crowds, stay alert in public places and keep emergency communication plans, Kenyans.co.ke reported.

What we know: The US now asks Americans to reconsider travel to Kenya, with some areas still at Level 4.
What we don't: How long the higher advisory will last as Kenya works to contain Ebola.