10K views · 277 reactions | The latest on the ongoing #Ebola...

36K views · 884 reactions | A new outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus has been declared in Kasai Province in Democratic Republic of Congo. It’s been identified as the Zaire strain of the virus, which is the most severe. The World Health Organization says it is determined to rapidly halt the spread of the disease and protect communities. So what are the symptoms and how can you avoid infection? | BBC News Africa | Facebook

Ebola has been well studied since it was discovered in 1976. It is a serious disease with a high fatality rate (up to 90%). Unfortunately, there are no available medications to cure Ebola, and there is no vaccine or medicine to prevent Ebola. Seeking health care as soon as symptoms appear increases the chances of surviving. Evidence shows that people who recover from Ebola develop antibodies that would likely protect them from the same strain for about 10 years or longer. #virus #ebola #humanbod