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NEWSNATIONNOW (JEAN-YVES KAMALE, JUSTIN KABUMBA and MARK BANCHEREAU, Associated Press) - WHO chief lands in Congo, saying Ebola outbreak 'can be stopped'

KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — The head of the World Health Organization has arrived in Congo's capital, Kinshasa, to support efforts against an outbreak of a rare type of Ebola virus, where he called on the international health body to work with the local community to stop the spread. The WHO said Friday authorities have reported [...]

NPR (The Associated Press) - WHO chief lands in Congo to address rare Ebola outbreak amid distrust and insecurity

The head of the World Health Organization arrived in Congo's capital, Kinshasa, to witness efforts against an outbreak of a rare type of Ebola virus.

NYTIMES (Justin Makangara and John Eligon) - U.S. Ebola Travel Ban Faces Criticism From Congo Health Officials

Kinshasa residents continue to pack markets, bars and public transportation, despite growing international concern about the spread of the virus.

NYTIMES (Amelia Nierenberg) - Air France Flight to U.S. Is Diverted to Montreal Over Congolese Passenger Amid Ebola Fears

An Air France plane was sent to Montreal because a passenger from the Democratic Republic of Congo was on board. The U.S. has closed its borders to recent visitors to the African country.

NYTIMES (Ruth Maclean, Emiliano Rodríguez Mega, Pranav Baskar and Justin Makangara) - Inside the Congolese Hotel Where Trump Deported 15 U.S. Migrants

They were shackled and sent to Kinshasa by the Trump administration. Now they face a dangerous choice: Go back to Latin America or stay in Africa.