“The dangers of a serious outbreak are extraordinarily low.” —President Obama on responding to Ebola in the U.S.

Here’s what you need to know about Ebola, and what we’re doing to respond.

FACT: Ebola ONLY spreads when people are showing symptoms.

Worth sharing: Here are the facts on Ebola, and what we’re doing to respond.

Today, President Obama met with members of the Centers for Disease Control, the Department of Health and Human Services, and his national security team to receive an update on Ebola.

Get the facts on Ebola, and our response to the epidemic in West Africa.

President Obama talks on the phone with Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Sylvia Mathews Burwell concerning the latest update on the Ebola situation.

Five U.S. airports will soon begin enhanced Ebola screening for all travelers coming from Ebola-affected countries. These airports receive more than 94% of travelers coming to the United States from Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone.

“We’ve got an all-hands-on-deck approach—from DOD to public health to our development assistance, our science teams—everybody is putting in time and effort to make sure that we are addressing this as aggressively as possible.” —President Obama on meeting with members of his national security team about our response to the Ebola outbreak in West Africa

FACT: You can’t get Ebola through air, water, or food in the U.S. Learn more about what we’re doing to respond.