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Sierra Leone Schools End 8-Month Ebola Closure

Schools throughout Sierra Leone reopened Tuesday, more than eight months after classes were suspended due to the Ebola outbreak. The World Health Organization said close to 4,000 people died in the West African country from the deadly virus. Brima Turay, public relations officer of the Sierra Leone Ministry of Education, said the first day of classes was a success. He said the government has put in place a number of Ebola prevention measures, including...

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