The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today issued a warning to avoid nonessential travel to the West African nations of Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. This Level 3 travel warning is a reflection of the worsening Ebola outbreak in this region.

Original title: “As West Africa Ebola outbreak worsens, CDC issues Level 3 Travel Warning - Press Release”

CDC will host a media telebriefing today to discuss the on-going outbreak of Ebola in West Africa.

Original title: “CDC provides update on Ebola outbreak in West Africa - Media Advisory”

CDC hosted a media telebriefing to discuss the on-going outbreak of Ebola in West Africa. CDC is reminding U.S. healthcare workers of the importance of testing and isolating sick travelers returning from the affected areas.

Original title: “CDC Telebriefing on Ebola outbreak in West Africa - Transcript”

CDC will host a media telebriefing today to discuss the on-going outbreak of Ebola in West Africa. There is no significant risk in the U.S. While it is unlikely that the disease would spread if imported into the United States, the recent infections in U.S. healthcare workers working abroad highlight the need for vigilance. CDC is reminding U.S. healthcare workers of the importance of testing and isolating sick travelers returning from the affected areas.

Original title: “CDC provides update on Ebola outbreak in West Africa - Media Advisory”

For the first time, Ebola hemorrhagic fever outbreak disease detectives are using a new software tool to help find people exposed to the deadly virus faster.

Original title: “CDC Disease Detectives Using New Software Tool in Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever Outbreak - Press Release”