The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is working with other U.S. government agencies, the World Health Organization, and other domestic and international partners in an international response to the current Ebola outbreak in West Africa. This document summarizes key messages about the outbreak and the response. It will be updated as new information becomes available and distributed regularly. Please share the document with others as appropriate.
In this document:
Summary Key Messages
Ebola Cases and Deaths (West Africa)
Ebola in U.S. Healthcare Workers (in Liberia) Background on Ebola
Symptoms Risk Prevention Treatment
What CDC is Doing
CDC Recommendations and Guidance
Healthcare workers in West Africa
Healthcare providers in the United States
Infection control
Travelers
Airline flight crews, cleaning personnel, and cargo personnel Monitoring and movement of people with Ebola
Laboratory specimen collection, transport, and testing
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