According to the WHO, the number of deaths resulting from Ebola infection is now over 5000. Efforts to curtail the spread of virus to other locations is still ongoing following the new death recorded in Mali (bring total deaths in Mali to 4). Majority of the deaths occurred in Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea. Newer cases are still being reported in Sierra Leone, indicating that the disease outbreak may not be over yet. Canada, USA, Russia and some EU countries are currently testing vaccines that may help protect humans from the deadly virus.
People are currently advised to avoid contact with infected persons or animals and wash their hands regularly. See WHO webpage on global alert responses dedicated to Ebola outbreak information and for more facts and travel advice.
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