Major Gaps Persist in West African Battle Against Ebola Virus

The international medical aid group Doctors Without Borders -- also known by the French acronym MSF -- says there have been slight improvements in the Ebola situation in Liberia and Guinea. However, Sierra Leone has experienced a big surge in reported cases throughout the country in recent weeks. The group released an update on their assessment of the Ebola crisis in the three countries with reports of gains and losses. “I think we can see the most improvements in Liberia,” said...

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