Sierra Leone Reports 2 Ebola Deaths, Rising Number Of Cases

News outlets report on the spread of Ebola in Sierra Leone, where two deaths and a dozen other cases have been reported.

Agence France-Presse: Sierra Leone confirms seven Ebola cases
“Sierra Leone on Friday said that it had confirmed seven cases of Ebola and suspects dozens more amid fears the deadly epidemic gripping West Africa is spreading…” (5/30).

Associated Press: Sierra Leone reports 2 Ebola deaths, 12 cases
“Health officials in Sierra Leone say there have been two deaths from Ebola and a dozen other cases of the deadly disease. The deaths have now been confirmed by the country’s health minister…” (5/30).

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