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Ebola : U.S. hospital readiness as of December 2014
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  • Alternative Title:
    Ebola: CDC takes action
  • Corporate Authors:
    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
  • Description:
    Number of hospitals ready to treat a patient with Ebola: 35

    Number of hospitals assessed by CDC Rapid Ebola Preparedness teams: More than 50 facilities visited in 15 states and D.C.

    Percentage of travelers returning from countries affected by Ebola who reside within 200 miles of a U.S. Ebola treatment center: 83%

    Number of healthcare workers who have received Ebola training: 150,000 via webinars, 525,000 via online clinical resources

    Number of state and local laboratories able to diagnose Ebola: 42

    CS253279A

  • Subject:
  • Document Type:
    Poster
  • Place as Subject:
    United States
  • Collection(s):
    Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library collection
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