with more than 6,500 cases and 2,413 deaths, Liberia is one most affected countries in the current Ebola outbreak as of October 31. Even though they cases have been declining, experts believe it is still too soon to believe Ebola is entering a "new phase". numbers in Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Guinea are much better than those predicted (about 21,000 predicted) with just about 13,500 cases in all three countries combined. However, numbers are still too high. Experts believe we can stay hopeful, but its not soon enough to stop being cautious.
One of the biggest concerns as of now is the scattering of the disease into more rural areas of Africa. While populations are lower and homes are more scattered, it is much further from medical attention and research facilities.
I think that Ebola will not be an issue in America, regarding how cautious we are and how much technology we can afford. However, i still think that Ebola will not decline as much in Africa, specially in the hard to reach rural areas.
I honestly have no idea where Ebola is going. It could eventually be completely cured or it could be something that always is around. The US seems to have dealt with the disease, so now it is just a matter of seeing how prevention are continued to be made.
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