Visualizing the Ebola outbreak in maps and charts

The World Health Organization this week declared an outbreak of Ebola in Central Africa a public health emergency. Health officials are racing to trace contacts as suspected cases rise.

The Ebola outbreak in Congo went unnoticed for weeks. This is what we know

The Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda has been declared a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organization.

Ebola fears surge over rapid spread of rare type as US-bound flights diverted

The terrifying new strain has spread rapidly through parts of Africa with 139 suspected deaths so far and hundreds more infected

Chicago O'Hare Airport will not have enhanced Ebola screening as flights rerouted to Dulles, documents show

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Department of Homeland Security are now screening for Ebola at five major American airports, including Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

St. Luke's doctor discusses African Ebola outbreak

As an uncommon strain of Ebolavirus begins to tear through central Africa it is something public health experts, including those in the Lehigh Valley, are keeping an eye on.

A rare Ebola strain is spreading with no vaccine. Here's what you need to know

This outbreak is being called "the perfect storm." How did it start, what are the characteristics of the strain that's causing it and how much of a threat is it to global health?

Absence of USAID likely slowed Ebola detection and response, former officials say

Until last year, the U.S.

What Ebola and hantavirus are revealing about America’s public health system

Public health experts say neither virus poses an immediate threat to most Americans. But the trust deficit the viruses are exposing could be catastrophic when crisis arrives.