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The thread centers on whether the Ebola outbreak in Africa—especially in West Africa/Liberia—is “ending,” citing reports of suddenly increasing hospital capacity and fewer new cases. The key question is whether the apparent improvement reflects real epidemic decline; the main answer cautions that data (fewer tests, fewer bodies collected, declining case counts) can signal progress but may also reflect changes in reporting and limited ability to measure the situation, so health authorities warn against celebrating too soon. Overall sentiment leans toward cautious optimism rather than certainty.
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Q: Is the Ebola epidemic ending in Africa?
A: No one knows exactly what is going on in West Africa. Several medical groups, like Doctors Without Borders, are reporting that they suddenly have far more beds than patients. In some cases, there are empty beds at centers where, just a few weeks ago, people were dying on the streets outside because there was no room.
The trend is especially noted in Liberia, the hardest-hit country. Laboratories are getting fewer samples to test. Ambulance crews are picking up fewer bodies. The World Health Organization confirmed that new cases were dropping.
But health authorities are warning that it is too early to celebrate.
http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/10/29/ask-well-is-the-ebola-epidemic-ending-in-africa/ :andwhat: :zoned:
 

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