Scientists have created the newest map of places most at risk of an Ebola outbreak, and say regions likely to be home to animals harboring the virus are more widespread than previously feared--particularly in West Africa. The researchers said better understanding of where people come into contact with Ebola-infected animals - for example through hunting or eating bush meat - and how to stop them contracting the deadly disease, is crucial to preventing future outbreaks. Dr. Tom Frieden, Director of the Center for Disease Control, warns the Ebola epidemic "is likely to get worse." The Ebola virus, which can have a human mortality rate of up to 90 percent, is thought to be carried by bats or other wild animals, and is believed to cross into humans through contact with blood, meat, or other infected fluids. http://bit.ly/WFRgl6 http://bit.ly/1fJ5yqZ
Ebola Map Shows People In More African Regions At Risk Of Animal Infection
Scientists have created the newest map of places most at risk of an Ebola outbreak, and say regions likely to be home to animals harboring the virus are more widespread than previously feared--particularly in West Africa. The researchers said better understanding of where people come into contact with Ebola-infected animals - for example through hunting or eating bush meat - and how to stop them contracting the deadly disease, is crucial to preventing future outbreaks. Dr. Tom Frieden, Director of the Center for Disease Control, warns the Ebola epidemic "is likely to get worse." The Ebola virus, which can have a human mortality rate of up to 90 percent, is thought to be carried by bats or other wild animals, and is believed to cross into humans through contact with blood, meat, or other infected fluids. http://bit.ly/WFRgl6 http://bit.ly/1fJ5yqZ
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