North Texas experts reflect on Ebola lessons as WHO declares new emergency
Hospitals say protocols developed after the 2014 Dallas cases have strengthened preparedness ahead of major international events.
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Hospitals say protocols developed after the 2014 Dallas cases have strengthened preparedness ahead of major international events.
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