More facts about EBOLA virus
Ebola is what scientists call a haemorraghic fever – it operates by making its victims bleed from almost anywhere on their body. Usually, victims bleed to death from Ebola.
Ebola is highly contagious; being transmitted via contact with body fluids such as blood, saliva, semen or body discharges.
Ebola is NOT AIRBORNE!
About 90% of people that catch Ebola will die from it. It’s one of the deadliest diseases in the world, killing in a few weeks.
This is the sad part – Ebola has no known treatment or cure. Victims are usually treated for symptoms with the faint hope that they recover.
How Do I Know Someone has Ebola?
The symptoms generally take 2 – 21 days to become apparent.
The symptoms are deceptively general – tending to look a lot like malaria or a flu.
One more thing, people aren’t contagious until they display symptoms.
Joint & Muscle Ache
Lack of Appetite
There are a few things to protect yourself and your family.
Don’t mess around with this advice; remember, Ebola has no cure!
Wash Your Hands with Soap
Do this a lot. You can also use a good hand sanitizer. Avoid unnecessary contact!
No Bush Meat & Suya
Bush meat may be carrying the virus. Also avoid suya. Better to restrict yourself to food you prepared yourself.
Disinfect Your Surroundings
The virus cannot survive disinfectants, heat, direct sunlight, detergents and soaps. Clean up!
Fumigate If you Have Pests
Rodents can be carriers of Ebola. Fumigate your environment & dispose of the carcasses properly!
Don’t Touch Carcasses
Dead bodies can still transmit Ebola. Don’t touch them without protective gear or avoid them altogether.
Use protective gear if you must care or go near someone you suspect has Ebola.
Report any suspicious symptoms in yourself or anyone else IMMEDIATELY you notice them. Don’t delay!!
Tell your neighbours, colleagues and domestic staff. You’re safer when everyone is educated about Ebola.
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