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Liberia Restricts 'Invasive' Media Coverage of Ebola

Oct 10, 2014 11:02 PM EDT

Liberia has recently passed a new law which prohibits the press from taking “invasive” coverage of the Ebola outbreak in the country.

Ebola Death Toll Rises to More Than 4,000 - WHO

Ren Benavidez |

Oct 10, 2014 08:00 PM EDT

Over 4,000 people have died because of the Ebola outbreak in West Africa, the World Health Organization announced Friday.

Americans Want Flights Banned From Ebola Countries, Survey Reveals

Ren Benavidez |

Oct 09, 2014 10:12 PM EDT

Majority of Americans wants to ban flights from Ebola-stricken countries, a recent survey conducted by NBC revealed.

Britain To Send Troops To Sierra Leone To Combat Ebola Outbreak

Ren Benavidez |

Oct 08, 2014 11:51 PM EDT

The United Kingdom will be sending over 750 military troops to Sierra Leone in West Africa next week to increase efforts in tackling the deadly Ebola outbreak.

Researchers Develop Dummy Ebola for Drug Testing

Marc Maligalig |

Oct 08, 2014 10:54 PM EDT

This molecule can be used as a drug target for anti-Ebola drugs without having the deadly disease present.

Madrid To Kill Dog Of Spanish Nurse Infected With Ebola

Ren Benavidez |

Oct 08, 2014 12:28 AM EDT

Madrid's regional government said its going to kill the dog owned by the Spanish nursing aide who tested positive for Ebola.

Sierra Leone Records Deadliest Day Yet With 121 Ebola Deaths In One Day

Kristina Fernandez |

Oct 06, 2014 12:19 AM EDT

One hundred twenty-one people died of Ebola as of Sunday in Sierra Leone in what is considered the single deadliest day since the country recorded its first case about four months ago.

U.S. Journalist with Ebola Will Be Brought To Nebraska for Treatment

Ren Benavidez |

Oct 03, 2014 10:15 PM EDT

American journalist infected with Ebola virus while working on an assignment in Liberia will be brought to Nebraska for treatment, officials announced on Friday.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director, Dr. Thomas Frieden, speaks at the CDC headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia September 30, 2014.

Texas Gov. Rick Perry Says Five Young Students Exposed to Ebola Patient

Dan Weisman |

Oct 01, 2014 04:06 PM EDT

Five students at different schools were exposed to the Ebola virus patient being treated at a Dallas hospital, Texas Gov. Rick Perry and state health officials said in a news conference Wednesday addressing issues related to the first U.S. diagnosed Ebola patient.

Ebola Cases Could Hit 20,000 By November, Outbreak May Last For Years --WHO

Kristina Fernandez |

Sep 23, 2014 04:44 AM EDT

The World Health Organization (WHO) warned Tuesday that in six weeks, the Ebola outbreak in West Africa could infect 20,000 people and might become a permanent condition if better control measures are not implemented.

Chinese President Xi Jinping Announces Additional Ebola Aid

Erika Villanueva |

Sep 19, 2014 11:00 AM EDT

President Xi Jinping announced a 200-million-yuan worth of additional aid in the bout against Ebola in response to increasing calls for Africa’s biggest trading partner to do more to contain the outbreak.

Sierra Leone's 3-Day Shutdown Hopes To Slow Down Ebola Spread

Kat De Guzman |

Sep 19, 2014 06:04 AM EDT

The Sierra Leone government is now desperate to slow down the rapid spread of the Ebola epidemic and has imposed a three-day lockdown, ordering people to just stay inside their homes.

Obamas Indulge Cute Kids with Selfies

Kristina Fernandez |

Sep 18, 2014 09:06 AM EDT

The Obamas have largely avoided self-shot photos since the Samsung-sponsored selfie incident with Big Papi earlier this year. But on Wednesday, President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, indulged children on two separate occasions to a few selfies.

CNN Poll: One In Four Americans Worry Over Contracting Ebola, More Threatened By Terrorism

Kristina Fernandez |

Sep 17, 2014 09:15 AM EDT

Despite President Obama's assurances of the extremely low chances of Ebola becoming an outbreak in the United States, one in four Americans are concerned that they or someone in their family would contract the disease, a poll released by CNN on Tuesday revealed.

U.S. Military To Lead Medical Response To Ebola Outbreak In West Africa

Kristina Fernandez |

Sep 17, 2014 01:50 AM EDT

The Obama administration announced on Tuesday a major increase in the United States' response to the deadly Ebola outbreak in West Africa that has now become an epidemic of unprecedented proportions.

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