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Ebola Enhanced Entry Screening to End in the U.S.
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Ebola Enhanced Entry Screening to End in the U.S.

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Ebola Enhanced Entry Screening to End in the U.S.

By Cara Christ|2017-02-10T09:48:59-07:00February 22nd, 2016|Preparedness|

In December, the WHO declared the end of Ebola transmission in Guinea. As of February 19, all U.S. enhanced screening and monitoring requirements for travelers returning from Guinea have been removed. This follows a CDC assessment that the risk of Ebola in travelers from Guinea is low. Travelers leaving from Guinea will still be screened [...]

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Ebola Preparedness: Public Health Priorities

By Will Humble|2017-02-10T09:49:28-07:00October 16th, 2014|Preparedness|

As Ebola cases continue to rise worldwide and in the US, ADHS is redoubling our efforts to ensure Arizona's healthcare and public health systems are prepared to respond to potential Ebola cases. Right now, our top priorities are ensuring the rapid identification and prompt isolation of cases in order to reduce disease spread to healthcare workers and [...]