According
to the World Health Organization (WHO), out of the 759 cases of the Ebola Virus
reported in Guinea, Liberia & Sierra Leone, 400 people have died.
These
statistics were compiled from March, when the outbreak started, to June 30th,
CNN reports.
According
to reports, the virus can kill up to 90% of those infected.
Speaking
about the outbreak, Peter Piot, the scientist credited with making the first
discovery of the Ebola virus in the 1970s, said:
“One,
[this is] the first time in West Africa that we have such an outbreak.
Secondly, it is the first time that three countries are involved. And thirdly
it’s the first time that we have outbreaks in capitals, in capital cities.”
African
ministers and health experts are said to be meeting in Ghana to discuss strategies
on how to stop the virus from spreading.
…………..
Yet
Mr. Peter Piot has said Ebola can be contained with just simple steps. Hope our
government and the necessary agencies know about these steps. It’s best to be
prepared even when we pray it doesn’t come into Nigeria.
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