Dr. Jacob Glanville
Coverage of Dr. Jacob Glanville in the Nexus archive.
- Could Ebola spread to the US? WHO emergency sparks fears after American infected in Congo
The World Health Organization has declared an international public health emergency due to a growing Ebola outbreak in Central Africa, sparking concerns that the deadly virus could spread beyond the region, including into the United States. The outbreak has been linked to dozens of suspected deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo and neighboring Uganda. One American tested positive for Ebola while working in Congo.
- Could hantavirus spread on a cruise ship? Experts weigh risks after deadly outbreak
A deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic has left at least three people dead and five suspected cases, prompting an investigation by the World Health Organization. The virus is typically transmitted through contact with infected rodent droppings, but experts say the close quarters of the vessel could have amplified the risk. The World Health Organization is investigating the outbreak.