Middle East and Asian countries taking precautions against spread of virus

WHO director-general says Ebola disease outbreak of international concern after more than 300 suspected cases and 88 deaths

* Says at least 90 deaths recorded so far in DR Congo, Uganda

Ebola deaths in DR Congo have risen to 118 as the outbreak spreads into new regions and neighbouring Uganda, prompting the WHO to declare an international health emergency

The Ebola disease, which the World Health Organization calls a severe, often fatal illness affecting humans and other primates, has claimed 130 lives as of May 19, according to…