Ebola, US CDC and West Africa outbreak
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CDC update: Ebola has infected hundreds of people. Latest here
The number of Ebola cases continues to rise in central Africa, according to the CDC.
Earlier this year, the CDC announced updated recommendations that would reduce the number of recommended immunizations for children from 17 to 11.
The request for volunteers for Ebola screening comes as the CDC staff has shrunk by about 30% since last year due to restructuring and layoffs.
Federal officials have begun rerouting select international flights under a new health screening mandate for Ebola. Here is how your route could be impacted.
The hantavirus outbreak has resulted in three deaths so far
The CDC on Saturday added two more airports that travelers to the United States can be routed through for Ebola screening when entering the country.