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Minister Says Nigeria May Be Ebola-Free By December 7

The Minister of Health says Nigeria could be declared Ebola-free by December if no new cases are confirmed. The WHO has a 42-day countdown to declare a country Ebola-free.

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The minister has asked Nigerians to remain calm and cooperate with contact-tracing teams. Has Ebola affected anyone you know?

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