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Liberia Is Ebola Free (Again)
By Rachael Rettner published
second time this year, Liberia has stamped out Ebola transmission and been declared free of the disease, health officials say.
New Inhaled Ebola Vaccine Works in Monkeys
By Tia Ghose published
A new Ebola vaccine is made from a respiratory virus, potentially paving the way for an inhaled Ebola vaccine.
Ebola Returns to Liberia: Where Did It Come From, and Could It Spread?
By Rachael Rettner published
The return of Ebola cases to Liberia is worrisome, and raises questions about whether the country was really free of the disease to begin with, experts say.
10,000 Monitored for Ebola in US Over Fall & Winter
By Rachael Rettner published
More than 10,000 people in the United States were monitored for symptoms of Ebola this past fall and winter, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Surviving Ebola: Physical & Psychological Ailments Linger for Many
By Rachael Rettner published
Many Ebola survivors experience appetite loss and joint pain months after they are declared free of the virus. In addition, Ebola often impacts social life and mental health.
Did Ebola Strike Ancient Athens?
By Charles Q. Choi published
Ebola may have struck Athens during ancient times, one researcher says.
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