The U.S. doctor who contracted Ebola while working on a humanitarian mission in Congo has been released from a hospital in Germany after recovering from the potentially deadly disease. Dr. Peter Stafford was working with the missionary group Serge in the Congo when he was infected with the virus, the group said. He was evacuated … Read more
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and other officials provided an update on the New World screwworm fly after the parasite was discovered in a 3-week-old calf in Zavala County, Texas. Officials say food safety is not at risk and that the parasite is not transmissible like a virus. Source link
CBS News’ Ramy Inocencio spoke to Tedros Ghebreyesus, the head of the World Health Organization, about the response to a deadly Ebola outbreak in Africa, expressing concern about the current measures. Source link
The World Health Organization chief said five people have now recovered from a rare type of Ebola, underscoring the importance of seeking care for symptoms of the disease. Despite the lack of an approved treatment or vaccine against the Bundibugyo virus, which is behind the current Ebola outbreak, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said these … Read more
Flu season may be mostly behind us, but a nasty, highly contagious stomach bug is rising. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. In recent weeks, hikers in Southern California have been hit with norovirus, according to the Pacific Crest Trail Association. Outdoor enthusiasts along the iconic … Read more
Eye Opener: Flight to Detroit diverted to Canada over Ebola virus concerns – CBS News Watch CBS News An Air France flight bound for Detroit from Paris was diverted to Canada over Ebola virus concerns. Meanwhile, the U.S. has indicted former Cuban leader Raúl Castro. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. … Read more
What to know about the Ebola outbreak in Congo and the Americans exposed to the virus – CBS News Watch CBS News At least six Americans were exposed to a rare strain of the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Dr. Celine Gounder explains what to know about the outbreak. Source link
At least six Americans were exposed to Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo, sources with international aid organizations told CBS News, although it was unclear if any had been infected. Three of the Americans faced a high-risk contact or exposure, the sources said, and one was symptomatic. It wasn’t immediately clear whether the … Read more
Concern grows in central Africa over deadly Ebola virus – CBS News Watch CBS News A deadly strain of Ebola virus has sparked concern in the Democratic Republic of Congo amid clashes between rival militia groups. Source link
A New York doctor who contracted and survived Ebola more than a decade ago says he is worried for healthcare workers who are at the center of treating the latest outbreak in a remote province of eastern Congo. “Healthcare workers are the group that I’m really concerned about because they had very close contact with … Read more