Five Things To Know For Your New Day – Monday, August 4
1. EBOLA VIRUS
Tackling an outbreak: An American doctor infected with Ebola is making progress a day after he arrived in Atlanta from Liberia, where he contracted the deadly virus. Kent Brantly is one of two Americans suffering from Ebola – the second one, fellow missionary Nancy Writebol, is scheduled to land in Atlanta tomorrow. Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone continue to scramble to combat the disease, which has killed more than 700 people in those nations.
2. MIDEAST CRISIS
Will new cease-fire hold?: Israel’s military says it has agreed to a seven-hour humanitarian cease-fire starting this morning. But a spokesman for Hamas says it’s a no go. Previous cease-fires have unraveled. Will this one get off the ground amid the raging violence?
3. OHIO TAP WATER
400,000 told not to drink: A major Ohio city is still without drinkable water for a third day after officials discovered a toxin in the supply. Residents of Toledo are awaiting word on when their water will be safe to drink. Mayor D. Michael Collins says tests are taking longer than expected.
source: CNN.com
