Ebola Outbreak Pandemic Warning

Former United States — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention>>> Director Robert Redfield>>> has issued a stark warning that the current Ebola outbreak, primarily in the Democratic Republic of the Congo>>> and Uganda>>>, could escalate into a 'very significant pandemic.' With over 500 suspected cases and close to 150 deaths, the outbreak, caused by the rare Bundibugyo ebolavirus, was not detected until over 100 cases had emerged, delaying containment efforts. Redfield suspects the virus could spread to Tanzania>>>, South Sudan>>>, and Rwanda>>>. The World Health Organization>>> has declared it a public health emergency of international concern. In response, the United States — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention>>> has increased public health screening and imposed entry restrictions on non-United States>>> passport holders from affected regions. An Air France>>> flight was diverted due to a passenger from the Democratic Republic of the Congo>>> boarding in error, and the Congo soccer team has altered its World Cup plans. Medical facilities in affected areas are overwhelmed, and an American medical missionary contracted the virus and is being treated in Germany>>>.