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US troops to face 21-day Ebola quarantine

US troops to face 21-day Ebola quarantine

The move, which impacts all soldiers returning from Ebola response missions in West Africa, goes beyond precautions recommended by the Obama administration for civilians.

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Emory hospital shares lessons learned on Ebola care

Emory hospital shares lessons learned on Ebola care

During the past three months, doctors in Atlanta have proved that aggressively treating the illness can be effective.
by Jim Burress

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Australia blocks new visas from West Africa over Ebola outbreak

Australia blocks new visas from West Africa over Ebola outbreak

For travelers who already have a permanent visa, the new policy requires them to spend 21 days in quarantine before they leave for Australia.

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Why a Minnesota woman canceled trip to Ebola zone

Mariama Kpaka Sengita of the St. Paul School District planned to travel to her native Sierra Leone to help her father who has Ebola.

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As Republicans question response to Ebola, Democrats try to avoid politics

As Republicans question response to Ebola, Democrats try to avoid politics

There are no confirmed cases in Minnesota and only a few across the country, but fear of the highly contagious and often deadly disease is animating political debate.
by Tom Scheck

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Q&A: New Minnesota Ebola monitoring restrictions announced

Q&A: New Minnesota Ebola monitoring restrictions announced

Unlike quarantine policies in some other states, Minnesota's home confinement policy will apply primarily to travelers who had a known exposure to Ebola.
by Lorna Benson

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The Red Cross turns to text messages in Ebola fight

The Red Cross turns to text messages in Ebola fight

Texting isn't the only technology being used to combat the outbreak. In West Africa, Twitter remains abuzz with health tips and reassurance.
by Eleanor Klibanoff

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Ebola quarantines pit politicians against scientists

Ebola quarantines pit politicians against scientists

State leaders in New York and New Jersey back 21-day quarantines for medical workers returning from West Africa. The nation's top infectious-disease expert says they are wrong.
by The Associated Press

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Nurse criticizes quarantine after negative Ebola test, hires lawyer

A nurse whose return to the U.S. after treating Ebola patients in Sierra Leone was sidetracked is criticizing the way New Jersey officials have handled her case.

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