Although Ebola activity in Guinea may have stabilized, cases continue to rise briskly in Sierra Leone and Liberia.
Ebola was spotlighted at the UN General Assembly, and Pope Francis added an appeal.
The WHO numbers come from an epidemiologic analysis, and the CDC's estimate is from its newly released modeling tool.
Reports trace the evolution of the epidemic in Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone, painting a mostly bleak picture but with glimmers of hope.
Outbreak toll climbs in hot spots, with reports of another evacuated health worker, more treatment beds, and an experimental antiviral.
The brutal attack occurred 3 days ago; also, Sierra Leone has imposed a curfew to combat disease spread.
The unanimous resolution creates the first ever special mission geared to a public health crisis.
We believe there is scientific and epidemiologic evidence to recommend respirators for all patient care, and a PAPR would be the best option.
MSF reports its first case in a staffer, and a health worker with EVD in Atlanta is poised to receive convalescent serum.
The White House announces a plan to send 3,000 US troops and establish a command post in Liberia.
