Ebola-Sierra Leone Begins A Three-Day Shutdown To Raise Awarness

Freetown

In order to raise awareness and curb the spread of the deadly Ebola Virus Disease, which has continued to ravage some West African Countries including Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Guinea; the Sierra Leone Government has ordered a three-day shutdown of the country.

The government has trained nearly 30,000 volunteers to hand out soaps and raise awareness about the disease. The campaign has been tagged 'House-To-House-Tok.'

Ebola-22 Million People Could Be At Risk According To Study

Map detailing the spread of the virus

The deadly Ebola Virus Disease currently ravaging some West African countries could yet spread to 15 countries, thereby putting the lives of 22 Million people at risk according to a study carried out by scientists in Oxford, United Kingdom.

Oxford scientists have recently released a new map showing how the virus that has killed more than 2,000 people in various places could spread. The studies warn that people living in countries that could be home to animals harbouring the virus are more widespread than previously feared.