Ebola Outbreak: Facts and Resources

Ebola Outbreak Information and Resources
The 2014 Ebola epidemic is the largest in history, affecting multiple countries in West Africa. One imported case from Liberia and associated locally acquired cases in healthcare workers have been reported in the United StatesThe Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other state and local health authorities are taking precautions to prevent the further spread of Ebola within the United States. For the latest information and updates concerning this outbreak, please visit the following links:

CDC's Question & Answer page on Ebola


Alabama Department of Public Health's Ebola page

Mississippi State Department of Health's Ebola informational page

Ebola Preparedness in Louisiana

Video Presentation: "Ebola: Basics and Predictions" Craig Wilson, MD. UAB Sparkman Center for Global Health

Ebola: Updated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Donning and Doffing Procedures

OSHA Publishes PPE Matrix for Ebola Response

Nurses Matter: Ebola 101 and Personal Protective Equipment

Algorithim for Emergency Medical Services and 9-1-1 Public Safety Awareness Points

Interim Guidance for U.S. Hospital Preparedness for Patients with Possible or Confirmed Ebola Virus Disease: A Framework for a Tiered Approach

Webinar: Ebola Response Guidelines for Alabama's First Responders