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New York Mayor Bill de Blasio Rides Subway to Stem Ebola Fears

New York Mayor Bill de Blasio rode the subway on Friday to stem fears among New Yorkers worried about the possible spread of Ebola virus in the city.
Image: Mayor de Blasio riding the Subway
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio rides the Subway on Friday to stem fears of Ebola spreading throughout the mass-transit system. Mayor Bill de Blasio via Twitter

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio rode the Subway on Friday to stem fears among New Yorkers worried about the possible spread of Ebola virus in the city. Mayor de Blasio sent a tweet reassuring New York City residents that officials are working closely with health authorities to keep the city Ebola-free. The mayor rode the train and spoke with passengers before giving a press conference in the afternoon.