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Airport screenings ramp up as Ebola claims first victim in America
The only person to be diagnosed with Ebola in the U.S. has succumbed to the deadly disease, a hospital spokesperson said Wednesday. “It is with profound sadness and heartfelt disappointment...
'Critical' Dallas Ebola patient on ventilator, kidney dialysis
The Ebola patient fighting for his life in a Dallas hospital is on a ventilator and a kidney dialysis machine to help stabilize his health, the hospital said on Tuesday....
US journalist with Ebola arrives in Nebraska
An American journalist infected with Ebola arrived in Nebraska for treatment on Monday and was greeted by his parents — who thought he was “crazy” for even wanting to go...
NBC cameraman with Ebola to be treated in Nebraska
OMAHA, Neb. — An American photojournalist who contracted Ebola while working in Liberia is expected to arrive Monday in Nebraska, where he will be treated for the virus that has...
Ebola family under armed guard after trying to leave quarantine
A woman who has been confined to her Dallas apartment under armed guard after a man infected with Ebola stayed at her home said she never imagined this could happen...
NBC cameraman with Ebola flying back to US
The parents of the NBC freelance cameraman who contracted Ebola said he was "tender but cheerful" as he awaits a flight back to the US for treatment. Ashoka Mukpo has...
Man who brought Ebola to US facing prosecution
The man who brought Ebola into the United States lied on his exit form so he could leave Liberia — and now authorities in the West African nation want to...
US warns that Ebola could infect 1.4M
U.S. health officials Tuesday laid out worst-case and best-case scenarios for the Ebola epidemic in West Africa, warning that the number of infected people could explode to at least 1.4...
Missionary infected with Ebola heads to Nebraska for treatment
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A North Carolina-based charity says the missionary who was infected with Ebola while serving in Liberia is being flown to a Nebraska hospital for treatment. A statement...
Ebola outbreak could exceed 20,000 cases
GENEVA — The Ebola outbreak in West Africa eventually could exceed 20,000 cases, more than six times as many as are now known, the World Health Organization said Thursday. A...
Abandoned 10-year-old a tragic symbol of the Ebola epidemic
A 10-year-old Liberian child has become the sad symbol of Africa’s desperate struggle to contain the spread of Ebola. Heartbreaking photos of little Saah Exco, wearing nothing but socks, have...
Liberian security forces seal slum to halt Ebola
MONROVIA, Liberia — Security forces blocked off a seaside slum in Liberia's capital Wednesday, stepping up the government's fight to stop the spread of Ebola, unnerving residents and reportedly sparking...
Liberia creates 'plague villages' with Ebola quarantines
To try to control the Ebola epidemic spreading through West Africa, Liberia has quarantined remote villages at the epicenter of the virus, evoking the "plague villages" of medieval Europe that...
Ebola could endanger 1M with food shortage in West Africa
CONAKRY, Guinea — The deadly Ebola virus that has killed more than 1,000 in West Africa is disrupting the flow of goods, forcing the United Nations to plan food convoys...
Doctor with Ebola says he is getting stronger
ATLANTA — An American doctor infected with Ebola says he's getting stronger every day. Dr. Kent Brantly put out a statement Friday through Samaritan's Purse, the aid organization he was...
Liberia, Sierra Leone race to enforce Ebola quarantine
MONROVIA, Liberia — Soldiers clamped down on people trying to travel to Liberia's capital Thursday from rural areas hard-hit by the Ebola virus hours after the president declared a national...
Ebola death toll hits 932
ABUJA, Nigeria — The World Health Organization says the death toll from the Ebola outbreak in West Africa has risen to 932. The new figures come Wednesday as authorities in Nigeria...
2nd American with Ebola arrives in US for treatment
ATLANTA — A second American aid worker infected with Ebola arrived Tuesday in Atlanta, where doctors will closely monitor the effect of an experimental drug she agreed to take even...
Ebola death toll hits 887 amid record outbreak
DAKAR, Senegal — The World Health Organization says the death toll from the record outbreak of Ebola has reached 887. That's an increase of 158 since the global health body...
American missionary infected with Ebola to return to US
Ebola-infected American missionary Nancy Writebol will be heading back to the US on Tuesday from Liberia to seek treatment at the same Atlanta hospital where Dr. Kent Brantly is in...