ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - The state Health Department has set up a hotline to answer Minnesotans' questions about Ebola and precautions against the disease.

The line will be staffed during regular business hours, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The department has made arrangements for a translation service to help callers who do not speak English.

The number for the Ebola Information Line is 651-201-3920 or toll-free, 1-800-657-3903.

Officials say the hotline is designed to provide an easy, reliable source of Ebola information to Minnesota residents.

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