US scientists don't lack motivation to track changes that might be occurring in the Ebola virus and to develop new drugs, vaccines, and diagnostics, but obtaining a steady supply of fresh samples of the virus for study and testing is proving problematic, Reuters reported today.
The administration today asked Congress for $6.18 billion in emergency funds.
Also, African officials are working to speed approval of clinical trials and licensing.
The WHO is demanding an answer to restrictions on travel from West Africa.
African health ministers will nominate a new expert to lead the WHO's regional office for a 5-year term.
The guidance prioritizes protecting mucosal areas and hand hygiene.
Guidance ranges from advising against travel to banning it, with a possible impact of limiting volunteers.
A Maine nurse defies a state order, while a returning Texas nurse agrees to home quarantine.
WHO official is "cautiously optimistic" that an apparent slowing of disease activity there is real.
President Obama says policies based on fear rather science could discourage volunteers.
