Sierra Leone’s president, Ernest Bai Koroma declared a state of emergency Wednesday, because of the largest outbreak of the Ebola virus in history. He drafted in security forces and placed movement restrictions to combat the spread of the deadly virus. He also canceled a programmed visit to the USA for a U.S.-Africa summit next week. Mr. Koroma said the emergency would “enable us take a more … [Read more...]
Two Americans Infected in Worst Ebola Outbreak Ever
Two Americans have become infected with Ebola in Liberia. The present Ebola outbreak is the largest and worst the world has ever seen. Several West African countries are affected and the death toll is 672 and growing. On Saturday, Nigeria confirmed that it was the latest country to confirm their first death by the Ebola virus. Nigeria is Africa’s most populous nation; the victim was a Liberian … [Read more...]
American Doctor Infected With Ebola Virus
Ebola has been making the news in recent days not just because of the great number of cases spread over the three countries where its incidence is highest (Liberia, Guinea and Sierra Leone) but also because of protests involving Ebola treatment centers. On Sunday new information has come to light regarding the same topic, this time involving an American doctor that is working with Ebola … [Read more...]
WHO Warns against Proportion of Ebola Outbreak in West Africa
The world watches in horror, as the Ebola virus outbreak in West Africa takes on ever bigger proportions. A statement made by World Health Organization representatives and relayed by CNN and other major media outlets on Thursday says “drastic action is needed” to keep the epidemic under control. The global organization in question has already sent over several expert teams, whose mission is to … [Read more...]