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Details on the response to the Ebola outbreak and whether it's expected to spread further

At least 220 people are suspected to have died from the Ebola outbreak in central Africa. On Tuesday, the head of the World Health Organization is expected to travel to the region. Dr. Celine Gounder breaks down the response to the outbreak, the effectiveness of travel restrictions and more.

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What happened A new Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo has killed 65 people, with roughly 246 cases reported by health officials.
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WHAT EACH SIDE EMPHASIZED

Left / center-leftTrump Admin Cuts to USAID, WHO, Likely Stalled Response to Ebola, Experts Warn

Truthout · Left · News report

CenterDetails on the response to the Ebola outbreak and whether it's expected to spread further

CBS News World · Center · News report

Right / center-rightEbola outbreak spreading faster than measures can contain it, international health aid group says

Just the News · Right · News report

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CBS News WorldNews report · May 26, 1:34 PM

Details on the response to the Ebola outbreak and whether it's expected to spread further

At least 220 people are suspected to have died from the Ebola outbreak in central Africa. On Tuesday, the head of the World Health Organization is expected to travel to the region. Dr. Celi...

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TruthoutNews report · May 26, 5:19 PM

Trump Admin Cuts to USAID, WHO, Likely Stalled Response to Ebola, Experts Warn

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“Facilities in affected areas are operating without basic protective supplies” due to cuts to USAID, one expert said.

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EuronewsNews report · May 26, 4:52 PM

'Danger to the region': EU and UNICEF send 100 tonnes of aid to DR Congo amid Ebola outbreak

There are currently no vaccines or treatments available for the Bundibugyo virus. However, the EU is contributing €7.4 million to the development of vaccines and treatments with the WHO for...

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STAT NewsNews report · May 26, 1:13 PM

Ebola outbreak continues to worsen, with new collateral risks for girls and women

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Just the NewsNews report · May 26, 12:00 AM

Ebola outbreak spreading faster than measures can contain it, international health aid group says

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The outbreak has resulted in over 900 suspected cases and at least 223 deaths so far.

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Score hidden until the match is cleanerNeeds review confidence5 sources · 3 bias bucketsNeeds review · outlier detectedFormats: News report

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May 26, 12:00 AM: Just the News joined the source map.

May 26, 1:13 PM: STAT News joined the source map.

May 26, 1:34 PM: CBS News World joined the source map.

May 26, 4:52 PM: Euronews joined the source map.

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