Health Officials: US Well-Equipped to Stop Ebola

The Obama administration is seeking to allay fear about Ebola in the United States, saying that despite some initial missteps the healthcare system is doing what needs to be done to prevent an outbreak.

"Our healthcare infrastructure in the United States is well-equipped to stop Ebola in its tracks," said Dr. Anthony Fauci, infectious diseases chief at the National Institutes of Health.

An unusual high-level briefing at the White House on Friday reflected the administration's urgency in seeking to reassure the public. Fauci was one of five senior administration officials...