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Esri Story Map Tracks Ebola Outbreaks from 1976 to Today

August 18, 2014  - By
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Esri is making available an interactive Ebola Outbreaks story map. Users can explore the first known contact with the disease in 1976 in the Democratic Republic of Congo and every outbreak since then, including the ongoing crises in Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Nigeria.

The story map includes basic statistics about each outbreak, and reports from different agencies, all accessed directly from within the map. The map appears below:

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About the Author: Tracy Cozzens

Tracy Cozzens has been with GPS World magazine in varying capacities since 2006, wearing many hats during her tenure. She has worked in government, for non-profits, and in corporate communications, editing a variety of publications for audiences ranging from federal government contractors to teachers.