Pentagon creating rapid-response Ebola medical team

Pentagon creating rapid-response Ebola medical team
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The Pentagon is assembling a 30-member medical team to swiftly respond to any future cases of Ebola in the United States, the Defense Department announced Sunday.

The effort is "an added prudent measure to ensure our nation is ready to respond quickly, effectively, and safely in the event of additional Ebola cases in the United States," the Pentagon said in a statement.

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Jon Terbush

Jon Terbush is an associate editor at TheWeek.com covering politics, sports, and other things he finds interesting. He has previously written for Talking Points Memo, Raw Story, and Business Insider.