Best to temper the enthusiasm for the report of a "potential cure". That treatment appears to cut the mortality rate from 80% to 30% if it is given immediately after first indications of infection. The number of patients treated is too small to be sure yet if that result will hold up.
The surviving patients are still carriers of dormant virus for an unknown time period and may still suffer various damage from post-Ebola syndromes.
There is more work to be done before doing a victory dance.
The Magic Eight-Ball says; "Outcome uncertain. Ask again later".
flamberge :"What is sad is that Ebola has spread beyond the original containment area.
Ring vaccination with the new vaccines appears to be slowing the spread of the disease but has not stopped it.
..The surviving patients are still carriers of dormant virus for an unknown time period
and may still suffer various damage from post-Ebola syndromes. "
Ebola virus has been found in male patient's testes as long as 6-9 months after infection confirmed.
Recent studies have indicated the virus may also infect the vitreous liquid within the victim's eyes.
Armed social conflict, assaults, and distrust of medical authorities have hampered the vaccination process.
One might think that concentric circles of medical treatment and vacinnation around the infected area
with the 'bulls-eye' being in the most concentrated viral area would be effective,
however fear, and the availability of transport suggest only a strict quarantine would be most effective.