Two more cases of Ebola have been confirmed in Liberia, Reuters reports, making a total of five, following the death of a 17-year-old boy ten days ago.
Liberia's Ebola response team has also tested the carcass of a dog suspected of carrying the virus, Reuters adds. At least three of the new cases shared a meal of dog meat before contracting the virus.
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