The head of the WHO said the only way to defeat the outbreak is through partnership with the affected countries in “one coordinated effort.”
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says the outbreak in the DR Congo had a big head start, and could have begun as early as January.
The CDC also now reports 321 total confirmed cases.
In other outbreak news, a Kenyan court has temporarily blocked a planned US quarantine facility in Kenya for Americans.
We discuss another new ACIP charter, more HHS reshuffling, and a major Ebola outbreak exposing global vulnerabilities.
Acting CDC director Jay Bhattacharya has asked CDC staff to volunteer for urgent deployment to support Ebola screening at US entry points.
The WHO says there are an estimated 220 deaths, with more than 930 suspected cases.
Quarantines and travel bans won't limit the spread of the virus, which spreads through bodily fluids.
The global risk, however, remains low, the WHO says.
Federal law states that acting directors at the CDC have 210 days to serve, after which the administration should name a nominee for the position.
