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The head of the US infectious disease agency has said he is "confident" the US will not suffer a large outbreak of the deadly virus Ebola, currently devastating countries in West Africa.
Dr Tom Frieden told a Congressional panel the US could expect isolated cases but well-prepared hospitals could prevent a widespread epidemic.
More than 900 have died in Africa.
Meanwhile, a New York man who had travelled to the region has tested negative for the virus.
Two Americans who are infected with Ebola were flown this week from Liberia to a hospital in Atlanta to receive treatment.
Ebola is one of the deadliest diseases known to humans, with a fatality rate in this outbreak of 50-60%.
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Source: #BBC
Dr Tom Frieden told a Congressional panel the US could expect isolated cases but well-prepared hospitals could prevent a widespread epidemic.
More than 900 have died in Africa.
Meanwhile, a New York man who had travelled to the region has tested negative for the virus.
Two Americans who are infected with Ebola were flown this week from Liberia to a hospital in Atlanta to receive treatment.
Ebola is one of the deadliest diseases known to humans, with a fatality rate in this outbreak of 50-60%.
Click here to read more
Source: #BBC
