Federal health officials are taking steps to prevent the spread of Ebola in the US. The disease has claimed roughly 2,000 lives worldwide, with over 4,000 cases recorded. The outbreak is mainly affecting the northeastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
In Atlanta, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is working to contain the outbreak. Further information on the situation and the US government's response is available from local news sources, including Atlanta News First.
Recent coverage curated from local and regional sources.
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