WHO Says That Falling Number of Ebola Cases Mark 'Turning Point' of the Epidemic

The WHO officials have said that the falling Ebola cases in West Africa in the three most affected countries, Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone show a 'turning point' in the crisis.

The World Health Organization (WHO) officials have said that the falling cases of Ebola in West Africa in the three most affected countries, Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone show a 'turning point' in the crisis.

According to BBC, only 8 cases were reported in Liberia last week as opposed to 500 a week in September. Guinea and Sierra Leone have also seen a fall in the number of Ebola cases.

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The Ebola outbreak has infected 21,724 people and killed 8,641 people so far.

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