New Ebola Out Break Discovered in Sierra Leone
Not enough research to conclude that the Bombali species of the virus — which researchers say could be transmitted to humans — can develop into the deadly Ebola disease or if it causes disease in people but it has the potential to infect human cells,” Amara Jambai, a senior ministry of health official, told AFP.
“As precautionary measures, people should refrain from eating bats,” Harold Thomas, health ministry spokesman told AFP.
The worst-ever Ebola outbreak started in December 2013 in southern Guinea before spreading to two neighbouring west African countries, Liberia and Sierra Leone.
The West African outbreak was caused by the Zaire species, which has historically been the most deadly in humans since it was first identified in 1976.
Researchers who found the new virus in the Northern Bombali region are now working with the Sierra Leone government to determine whether any humans were infected.
Jumbai said “This is early stages of the findings,” telling the public to stay calm.
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