Over 900 people have died from the Ebola virus
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that a total of 932 people have died as a result of the Ebola virus and that there are 1711 “suspect and confirmed” cases of the virus.
The total number of cases are based on information the CDC received, as of August 4, 2014, from the World Health Organization and the Health Ministries in the West African countries of Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, and Nigeria.
The CDC reported that there are 363 people in Guinea, which has the most fatalities, who have died. Sierra Leone has 286 deaths, followed by Liberia with 282 deaths.
According to the CDC, one person in Nigeria has died from the Ebola virus. Due to the increase number of cases, the CDC has increased its travel level to West Africa to a level 3.
CDC Director Tom Frieden commented about the Ebola outbreak. He was quoted by the CDC as saying, “This is the biggest and most complex Ebola outbreak in history. Far too many lives have been lost already. It will take many months, and it won’t be easy, but Ebola can be stopped.”
The Ebola outbreak began three weeks ago in West Africa. The CDC reported that the virus is believed to be transmitted by way of bodily fluids, blood or secretions.
The CDC noted that the virus begins to show within 2-21 days after a person has become infected. Some symptoms of the virus include a rash, fever, and vomiting.
According to the CDC, people who are most likely to be at risk of getting the virus are doctors, nurses, and other health care providers who come in close contact with the infected person.
The CDC advises health care providers to wear “protective clothing” and to use sterilize medical instruments when treating an infected person.
The agency also warns that the health care providers should continue using the safety precautions when handling the deceased because the virus continuous to be active and can therefore be transmitted from a deceased person to a living person.
Although there is no cure for the virus, the CDC says that an infected person could possible survive if his fluids, electrolytes, oxygen, and blood pressure are maintained at reasonable levels.
The agency added that treating infections that may set in could also help to reduce the possibility of a person dying from the virus.
The total number of cases are based on information the CDC received, as of August 4, 2014, from the World Health Organization and the Health Ministries in the West African countries of Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, and Nigeria.
The CDC reported that there are 363 people in Guinea, which has the most fatalities, who have died. Sierra Leone has 286 deaths, followed by Liberia with 282 deaths.
According to the CDC, one person in Nigeria has died from the Ebola virus. Due to the increase number of cases, the CDC has increased its travel level to West Africa to a level 3.
CDC Director Tom Frieden commented about the Ebola outbreak. He was quoted by the CDC as saying, “This is the biggest and most complex Ebola outbreak in history. Far too many lives have been lost already. It will take many months, and it won’t be easy, but Ebola can be stopped.”
The Ebola outbreak began three weeks ago in West Africa. The CDC reported that the virus is believed to be transmitted by way of bodily fluids, blood or secretions.
The CDC noted that the virus begins to show within 2-21 days after a person has become infected. Some symptoms of the virus include a rash, fever, and vomiting.
According to the CDC, people who are most likely to be at risk of getting the virus are doctors, nurses, and other health care providers who come in close contact with the infected person.
The CDC advises health care providers to wear “protective clothing” and to use sterilize medical instruments when treating an infected person.
The agency also warns that the health care providers should continue using the safety precautions when handling the deceased because the virus continuous to be active and can therefore be transmitted from a deceased person to a living person.
Although there is no cure for the virus, the CDC says that an infected person could possible survive if his fluids, electrolytes, oxygen, and blood pressure are maintained at reasonable levels.
The agency added that treating infections that may set in could also help to reduce the possibility of a person dying from the virus.
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