Ebola Outbreak in Africa Reaches Widest Expansion Ever
The New York Times Africa's headline. Reported by The New York Times Africa, The New York Times, The New York Times World.
What the sources say, in brief
The New York Times reported that the Ebola outbreak in Africa has reached its widest expansion ever. According to the same report, health officials are urgently seeking answers about the origins of a case newly identified in Nigeria, the first in that West African nation. Its headline and excerpts were carried under three New York Times labels: the main, Africa and World sections. The sources supplied give no further detail on the case, its origins or any response, and the story is developing.
Key points
- The New York Times reported the Ebola outbreak in Africa has reached its widest expansion ever.
- The New York Times reported health officials are urgently seeking answers about the origins of a newly identified case in Nigeria.
- The New York Times reported the newly identified Nigeria case is the first in that West African nation.
What we know
- The Ebola outbreak in Africa has reached its widest expansion ever, according to The New York Times.
- A case of Ebola has been newly identified in Nigeria, the first in that West African nation, according to The New York Times.
What we don't know
- The origins of the newly identified Nigeria case are not yet known, as health officials are urgently seeking answers about them, according to The New York Times.
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Ebola Outbreak in Africa Reaches Widest Expansion Ever. The New York Times reported that the Ebola outbreak in Africa has reached its widest expansion ever. According to the same report, health officials are urgently seeking answers about the origins of a case newly identified in Nigeria, the first in that West African nation. Its headline and excerpts were carried under three New York Times labels: the main, Africa and World sections. The sources supplied give no further detail on the case, its origins or any response, and the story is developing. Covered by 3 publications. The New York Times Africa: Ebola Outbreak in Africa Reaches Widest Expansion Ever. The New York Times: Ebola Outbreak in Africa Reaches Widest Expansion Ever. The New York Times World: Ebola Outbreak in Africa Reaches Widest Expansion Ever.
Who is covering it
- The New York Times Africa United States Ebola Outbreak in Africa Reaches Widest Expansion Ever Health officials are urgently seeking answers about the origins of a case newly identified in Nigeria, the first in that West African nation. 22 Oct · Tier 2
- The New York Times United States Ebola Outbreak in Africa Reaches Widest Expansion Ever Health officials are urgently seeking answers about the origins of a case newly identified in Nigeria, the first in that West African nation. 22 Oct · Tier 2
- The New York Times World United States Ebola Outbreak in Africa Reaches Widest Expansion Ever Health officials are urgently seeking answers about the origins of a case newly identified in Nigeria, the first in that West African nation. 22 Oct · Tier 2
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