What you need to know about Ebola and the current situation
Public health concerns are rising following an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and isolated cases in East Africa. The report outlines transmission methods, symptoms, and the current status of regional containment efforts.
Why it matters
Understanding the transmission and symptoms of Ebola is vital for public safety and preventing the spread of the virus in affected regions.
Following reports of Ebola cases in parts of East Africa and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), public concern is growing about how the virus spreads, what symptoms to look for, and what to do after a suspected exposure. Understanding the facts is the first step in protecting yourself and your community.
Ebola virus disease is a severe illness that occurs when one is infected by Ebola virus. The Ebola virus is believed to reside in bats and periodically causes disease in humans in West, Central and East Africa.
Ebola spreads mainly through direct contact with body fluids of an infected person. These body fluids include blood, saliva, vomit, semen, urine, sweat, vaginal fluids, among others. The virus can also enter the body through small breaks in their skin and the linings of the eyes, nose or mouth.
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