Congo Ebola Deaths Exceed 5,000 Amid Suspected Cases in Nigeria; CDC Issues U.S. Travel Advisory

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has now claimed over 5,000 lives, with suspected cases also reported in Nigeria. In response, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has mandated that all international travelers flying to or through the U.S. must sign an attestation confirming they have not been present in the DRC in the 21 days prior to their flight, effective November 3.