By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/president-liberia-will-visit-u-s-first-time-since-ebola-outbreak Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter President of Liberia will visit U.S. for first time since Ebola outbreak World Feb 18, 2015 12:14 PM EDT WASHINGTON — The president of Liberia will visit the United States later this month, her first trip to the country since the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf plans to speak Feb. 26 at an event hosted by Democratic Sen. Chris Coons of Delaware and the U.S. Institute of Peace, the senator’s office said Wednesday. The event is part of three days of meetings with Obama administration officials and lawmakers. Since an Ebola outbreak began in December 2013 in the West African country of Guinea, there have been about 7,900 deaths, mostly in Liberia, Guinea and Sierra Leone. The spread of the disease has slowed. President Barack Obama has announced plans to withdraw nearly all U.S. troops sent to West Africa to assist with the response. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
WASHINGTON — The president of Liberia will visit the United States later this month, her first trip to the country since the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf plans to speak Feb. 26 at an event hosted by Democratic Sen. Chris Coons of Delaware and the U.S. Institute of Peace, the senator’s office said Wednesday. The event is part of three days of meetings with Obama administration officials and lawmakers. Since an Ebola outbreak began in December 2013 in the West African country of Guinea, there have been about 7,900 deaths, mostly in Liberia, Guinea and Sierra Leone. The spread of the disease has slowed. President Barack Obama has announced plans to withdraw nearly all U.S. troops sent to West Africa to assist with the response. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now