Ebola Outbreak Surpasses 2,000 Deaths, WHO Director Reports

Why it matters locally: While the immediate outbreak is not in Arizona, public health officials across the state, including the Arizona Department of Health Services, monitor global health crises to ensure preparedness for potential communicable disease threats.

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The current Ebola outbreak, which officials declared on May 15, has resulted in more than 2,000 deaths. Health authorities have also reported thousands of additional cases. The Director of the World Health Organization (WHO) stated this outbreak is on track to become the deadliest in history.