A new Ebola outbreak has been declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern by the World Health Organization.
The outbreak is serious and requires a coordinated international response. However, the risk of Ebola for people living in Canada remains very low.
Swipe through to learn how Ebola spreads, why experts are concerned about this outbreak, and what measures can help limit its impact.
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