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Tracking the deadly ebola outbreak in West Africa

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The deadly ebola virus is ravaging West Africa with an outbreak that's spanned multiple countries in the region, and caused the highest death toll yet. The outbreak has been a wake up call for health officials who are trying to keep it from spreading, as well as educate people on how to avoid getting infected. It's also prompted governments to green light new efforts to treat patients with experimental drugs, and reform future disaster response plans. You can follow along here for the latest.