CDC in action

Testing samples of suspected Ebola cases around the world. Interviewing people who may have been in contact with Ebola patients to see if they have symptoms. Communicating health messages in West Africa. Educating healthcare workers in the United States and in West Africa. Advising travelers how to protect their health. Training officials in West Africa how to prevent sick travelers from getting on planes. Working with partners at U.S. ports of entry to identify travelers who show signs of illness. Ebola support staff: • Number of CDC staff providing outbreak support from the U.S.: nearly 1,000. • Number of CDC staff currently deployed: >100. www.cdc.gov/ebola

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