Update on Ebola

The U.S. CDC has announced they will send a team of experts within hours to any U.S. hospital with a confirmed case of Ebola. The death rate in the current epidemic is close to 70%, and WHO says the number of new cases in West Africa could reach 10,000  weekly within 2 months. Keep up with this emerging story by visiting the NEJM Ebola website.

PositiveTip: Avoid exposure to those infected and practice good, commonsense, consistent personal hygiene.