Will mandatory Ebola quarantines make things worse?
Nurse quarantined in N.J., top federal health official criticize states' strategy to immediately isolate health care workers back from field
Ebola Virus Outbreak
CBS News Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook discusses the decision by some states to impose a mandatory quarantine on all travelers to the U.S. from West Africa
CBS News Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook discusses the decision by some states to impose a mandatory quarantine on all travelers to the U.S. from West Africa.
The head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases says some states' decision to quarantine of anyone coming to the U.S. from West Africa could have "unintended consequences"
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, says some states' decision to quarantine of anyone coming to the U.S. from West Africa could have "unintended consequences."
Asia casts a weary eye on Ebola's spread
With billions of people, many poor health systems and increased Africa trade, fears over Ebola have set dozens of Asian government on edge
More than 10,000 people infected with Ebola, WHO says
Nearly half of the more than 10,000 Ebola patients in largest outbreak ever have died, the World Health Organization said Saturday
The Ebola outbreak centered in West Africa has now claimed nearly 5,000 lives, with half those deaths in Liberia alone
The Ebola outbreak centered in West Africa has now claimed nearly 5,000 lives, with half those deaths in Liberia alone. As Liberians bury their dead, some in that country are ignoring the government's mandatory cremation orders. Debora Patta reports.
An American nurse has tested negative for Ebola after being isolated when she arrived in the U.S. from Sierra Leone
An American nurse has tested negative for Ebola after being isolated when she arrived in the U.S. from Sierra Leone. As Jericka Duncan explains, Kaci Hickox says she hasn't had a positive experience with New Jersey health officials.
Nurse quarantined in N.J. criticizes the way she has been treated
Kaci Hickox writes first-person account of her experience as third state implements mandatory quarantine for high-risk travelers
NYC doctor in "next phase" of Ebola as fiancée leaves hospital
Health officials say Dr. Craig Spencer's condition has worsened; fiancee Morgan Dixon returns home but remains under quarantine
Hazmat workers and cleaning crews began their inspection of the apartment of Dr. Craig Spencer, who has tested positive for the Ebola virus
Hazmat workers and cleaning crews began their inspection of the apartment of Dr. Craig Spencer, who has tested positive for the Ebola virus.
President Obama notes that all seven Americans treated for the virus have survived, and he commends New York's steady response to a new diagnosis
President Obama notes that all seven Americans treated for the virus have survived, and he commends New York's steady response to a new diagnosis.
Obama: Response to Ebola must be guided by "facts, not fear"
The president emphasizes the successful treatment of Americans afflicted with the virus: "Seven Americans treated; all seven survived"
Woman quarantined in NJ over Ebola fears gets preliminary test result
Health care worker had recently treated Ebola patients in West Africa and was quarantined as state officials tighten safety measures
As the government considers tightening regulations on health care workers returning from Africa, congress is pressing medical officials on the U.S. response to Ebola
As the government considers tightening regulations on health care workers returning from Africa, congress is pressing medical officials on the U.S. response to Ebola. Julianna Goldman reports.
A New York City doctor who returned home after treating Ebola victims in Guinea raised alarms when he contracted the disease
A New York City doctor who returned home after treating Ebola victims in Guinea raised alarms when he contracted the disease, but he is now in okay condition. Jericka Duncan reports.
Ebola: Is "self-monitoring" good enough?
Doctor who developed Ebola was free to move around New York City in the days before he got sick
Woman quarantined in New Jersey for Ebola exposure develops fever
Health care worker is the first traveler from West Africa to be quarantined under new Ebola screening procedures at New York area airports
Nurses who treated Ebola patient Thomas Eric Duncan tell their story
In their first interview, four Dallas nurses who treated Thomas Eric Duncan describe how they went to great lengths to try to keep him alive
What we know about Ebola patient Dr. Craig Spencer's movements
Spencer returned from treating Ebola patients in West Africa nearly a week before being diagnosed Thursday as New York's first Ebola case
Amid Ebola scare, New Yorkers on edge about subways
Fear lingers even though officials say the risk of catching the virus on rapid transit is "close to nil"
Dr. Craig Spencer worked with Ebola patients in Guinea for three weeks
Dr. Craig Spencer worked with Ebola patients in Guinea for three weeks. After returning home to New York City, he tested positive for Ebola. Now authorities are tracing his tracks for possible infection of others. Jericka Duncan traces his steps.
NY-area airports quarantining passengers at high risk for Ebola
New York, New Jersey governors announce mandatory 21-day quarantine for people at highest risk returning from West African Ebola zone
Sex and Ebola: How risky?
A person who doesn't have symptoms probably can't transmit the virus through intimate contact, but some experts say more research is needed to know for sure
How will NYC's Ebola situation differ from Dallas'?
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. LaPook and New York Gov. Cuomo say New York is better prepared
Dallas nurse Nina Pham is now Ebola-free, NIH says
Nurse who caught Ebola while caring for Dallas patient released from hospital, meets with President Obama
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Florida Gov. DeSantis' Canadian drug import plan goes nowhere after FDA approval
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As "walking pneumonia" spreads, ER visits surge for sick babies
CDC data shows rates of Mycoplasma pneumoniae have surged in babies.
Trump taps Dr. Mehmet Oz to lead key Medicare and Medicaid agency
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Here's what to know about bacteria in Tom's of Maine's toothpaste
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Canada's internal battle over medically assisted dying for mental illness
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Bird flu reaches Hawaii, the last state that had escaped it
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Bomb cyclone in Northwest causes vast power outages, kills at least 1
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Susan Smith seeking her freedom 30 years after drowning her 2 young sons
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Group of Senate Democrats demands action on unfulfilled vehicle safety measures
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Here's what Trump's FCC pick, Brendan Carr, wrote in Project 2025
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Trump will nominate transition adviser Howard Lutnick for commerce secretary
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As he retires, Ohio lawmaker recalls 2017 shooting at House GOP baseball practice
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Trump picks Linda McMahon for education secretary
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As Biden nears Trump's number of judicial confirmations, GOP may slow the process
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Florida Gov. DeSantis' Canadian drug import plan goes nowhere after FDA approval
Florida sued the FDA over what it said was a "reckless delay" in approving its drug importation plan. Now, nearly a year after the FDA gave the state the green light, the program has yet to begin.
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Trump taps Dr. Mehmet Oz to lead key Medicare and Medicaid agency
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Here's what to know about bacteria in Tom's of Maine's toothpaste
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Woman linked to 14 poisoning murders is sentenced to death
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U.S. to provide anti-personnel mines to Ukraine, official says
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Canada's internal battle over medically assisted dying for mental illness
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SpaceX successfully tests Starship
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Google's Chrome browser could be sold
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Energy Secretary Granholm on Trump presidency
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Woman linked to 14 poisoning murders is sentenced to death
Sararat Rangsiwuthaporn, 36, is accused of swindling thousands of dollars from her victims before killing them with cyanide.
Susan Smith seeking her freedom 30 years after drowning her 2 young sons
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Court sees texts from Laken Riley's mother
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Last frantic texts sent by Laken Riley's mother revealed in court
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Chicago owed nearly $20 million in police overtime for special events
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Experts testify in Laken Riley's murder case
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