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Home / Health News / Latest Ebola News: Kenya stops all flights to Ebola-hit countries

Latest Ebola News: Kenya stops all flights to Ebola-hit countries

The Kenyan government confirmed Tuesday it will suspend flights connecting three Ebola hit West African countries -- Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia -- but it insisted on not undertaking any step to

By: Editorial Team   | | Published: August 20, 2014 11:05 am
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ebolaThe Kenyan government confirmed Tuesday it will suspend flights connecting three Ebola hit West African countries — Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia — but it insisted on not undertaking any step to evacuate. Also Read - Ganesh Chaturthi 2020: 4 reasons an eco-friendly Ganesha is good for you

Nairobi will not allow passengers from Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia to enter its territory from midnight, Xinhua quoted a foreign affairs ministry statement as saying. ‘Suspected cases entering Kenya by road, air and sea from the three countries shall be closely monitored and where necessary be quarantined.’  Also Read - 7 reasons why the #BeefBan is good



The suspension excludes Kenyan citizens and health professionals from the affected area. But they must undergo extensive screening ,and where necessary, shall be quarantined, it added. The outbreak began in the forested zone on the borders of Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia earlier this year, and spread to Nigeria in July. Also Read - Ebola death toll rises to 55 in DR Congo

What is ebola virus?

The Ebola virus disease (EVD), formerly known as Ebola hemorrhagic fever is a severe condition caused by a virus from the Filoviridae family. Known to be a condition that is transmitted from animals to humans, this virus spreads through direct contact with the bodily fluids of an infected person or animal.

How can it be prevented?

According to Dr Ratan, ‘There aren’t any vaccinations available as of now, so basic hygiene is of importance and a must be followed in order to prevent the onset of the condition. Simple activities like washing your hands well, drinking water from a clean source, maintaining general hygiene and cooking your meat well, can all serve as precautionary measures. Apart from that people should avoid crowded places, or those that are known to have an outbreak. It is also important that if they notice any early symptoms, they should visit a doctor immediately.’

Should people in India worry?

‘It’s not prevalent in India, but people living in remote areas, where living conditions are poor, are always at risk of getting infected. But largely there is no need to worry as such.’ Read more: Ebola virus — causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis and prevention

Here are 10 reasons that make the Ebola virus deadly for humans

With inputs from IANS

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