Guinea 'Emergency' Aimed at Stemming Spread of Ebola

Guinea's President Alpha Conde has declared a 45-day "health emergency" in five regions in the west and southwest of the Ebola-hit nation in a bid to stem the spread of the deadly disease. Conde announced measures on state TV late Saturday that will enable authorities to restrict people's movements in the districts of Forecariah, Coyah, Dubreka, Boffa and Kindia. He said, "Wherever the need may be, throughout this period, measures of restriction and confinement will...

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