WHO declares Congo Ebola outbreak global emergency; 6 Americans exposed
Summary
The WHO declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a global health emergency, with at least 80 deaths and 246 cases reported. Six Americans were exposed to the virus in Congo.
How coverage differs
Left outlets emphasize the WHO's global emergency declaration and 80 deaths, while right outlets highlight the Ebola strain's terrifying nature and high 25-50% death rate, both noting six Americans exposed.
- Left: Global Health Emergency Declared: Understanding Ebola's Threat, US Exposure Left-leaning outlets focus on the World Health Organization's declaration of a global health emergency for the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda. They highlight the severity of the situation, noting the 80 deaths and the exposure of six Americans to the virus.
- Center: WHO Declares Emergency, Not Pandemic; Americans Exposed to Congo Ebola Center outlets neutrally report on the World Health Organization's declaration of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo as an international emergency. They also factually state that at least six Americans were exposed to the virus during the outbreak.
- Right: Deadly Ebola Strain Threatens Americans; Urgent Withdrawal Efforts Underway Right-leaning outlets lead with the alarming nature of the Ebola virus, emphasizing the 'terrifying' strain and its high death rate of 25-50%. They highlight the exposure of at least six Americans in Congo to this deadly disease.