NBC Correspondent Cured Of Ebola

An American journalist Ashoka Mukpo, who was working as a freelance cameraman for NBC News in Monrovia, Liberia has been cured of Ebola, will go home on Wednesday.

In a statement, the 33-year-old American said he was humbled by his recovery. 

"Too many are not as fortunate and lucky as I've been. I'm very happy to be alive."

Eight people including Mr Mukpo have or are being treated for ebola in the US; one of whom, a man from Liberia, has died. 

Ebola screening office at JFK airport in New York

An ebola screening office at JFK airport in New York

One of the two nurses infected with the virus while treating a Liberian patient in Dallas is now faring better, the National Institutes of Health said on Tuesday.

Nina Pham's condition has been upgraded from fair to good. 

Emory Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia, which is treating the second nurse, Amber Vinson, has so far has not given an update on her condition.

Her mother said she remained weak, without offering further details.

The stories of recovery came amid news that passengers travelling to the US from three West African countries must enter the country through one of five airports.

The designated airports are New York's Kennedy, Newark Liberty, Washington's Dulles, Chicago's O'Hare and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta.

Each of these hospitals implemented enhanced ebola screenings earlier this month.