Ebola threat to EU is ‘low’ but readiness needed

Published September 23, 2014 5:14pm ET



MILAN (AP) — EU health ministers say the chance that the deadly Ebola virus might spread to Europe is “low” but that they must improve coordination and prevention measures just in case.

The ministers ended a two-day meeting in Milan on Tuesday amid concerns in Italy that the virus might spread here thanks to the thousands of Africans who arrive via smugglers’ boats every day.

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