US restricts entry from Ebola-affected regions after American tests positive in DRC outbreak
The US CDC confirmed an American medical missionary tested positive for Ebola while working in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Divergence score
This event sits in the top 9% of divergence this week. 11 outlets covered it, splitting into 10 framing camps across 4 bias groups.
10 camps
4 bias groups
The spectrum · how 10 outlets placed this story
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CNN
Breitbart
Politico
Washington Examiner
The Hill
PBS NewsHour
Al Jazeera
NY Post
Reuters
New York Times
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The split, in one line
Some outlets emphasize the American infected and travel restrictions, while others highlight the humanitarian crisis and containment challenges; Breitbart uniquely focuses on exposed Americans and low domestic risk.
How each outlet covered it
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LEFT2 outlets1 neg · 1 neu
American infected with Ebola in DRC, as US moves to limit entry from virus-hit region
cnn.com
CNN2d ago
American infected with Ebola in DRC, as US moves to limit entry from virus-hit region
Citing Ebola Outbreak, U.S. Restricts Entry From Congo, Uganda and South Sudan
nytimes.com
New York Times2d ago
Citing Ebola Outbreak, U.S. Restricts Entry From Congo, Uganda and South Sudan
CENTER4 outlets1 neg · 3 neu
CDC announces 30-day travel restrictions in response to Ebola outbreak
politico.com
Politico2d ago
CDC announces 30-day travel restrictions in response to Ebola outbreak
US bans foreign travelers from Ebola-impacted nations
thehill.com
The Hill2d ago
US bans foreign travelers from Ebola-impacted nations
Doctor who survived Ebola shares concerns about latest outbreak in Central Africa
pbs.org
PBS NewsHour1d ago
Doctor who survived Ebola shares concerns about latest outbreak in Central Africa
US CDC says one American tested positive for Ebola
reuters.com
Reuters2d ago
US CDC says one American tested positive for Ebola
RIGHT3 outlets2 neg · 1 neu
Report: At Least Six Americans Exposed to Ebola in DR Congo
breitbart.com
Breitbart2d ago
Report: At Least Six Americans Exposed to Ebola in DR Congo
American missionary tests positive for Ebola while serving in Congo
washingtonexaminer.com
Washington Examiner2d ago
American missionary tests positive for Ebola while serving in Congo
American doctor confirmed to have Ebola as Congo outbreak surpasses 300 suspected cases
nypost.com
NY Post2d ago
American doctor confirmed to have Ebola as Congo outbreak surpasses 300 suspected cases
INTERNATIONAL1 outlet1 neg
WHO responding to ‘complex, difficult’ Ebola outbreak in DR Congo
aljazeera.com
Al Jazeera1d ago
WHO responding to ‘complex, difficult’ Ebola outbreak in DR Congo
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