Reports from Liberia, says that a senior doctor in Liberia's largest hospital has died of the Ebola Virus and another aid worker is also infected with the Virus. The senior doctor is the first Liberian doctor to die in the deadly outbreak.
The aid worker, Dr Brantly, is the medical director of the Samaritan's Purse Ebola case management centre in Liberia where the Liberian government and other health workers work to contain the Virus.
The Virus which has killed over 224, in Liberia and infected over 500 people is said to be spreading very fast and health workers maybe at risk due to the body contacts with victims.
Meanwhile, the President of Liberia, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has closed most of the country's borders while the few open borders will have testing centres and preventive measures put in place. The president also put restrictions on public gatherings,and ordered hotels, restaurants and other entertainment venues to play a five-minute video on Ebola safety.
"No doubt the Ebola virus is a national health problem," Sirleaf said. "It attacks our way of life, with serious economic and social consequences. As such we are compelled to bring the totality of our national resolve to fight this scourge."
Nigeria should probably consider closing its borders and set up testing centres at airports and the borders if they have to leave it open.
Stay safe, do not share sharp objects, wash your hands regularly.
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