West Africa is fighting to contain the spread of the disease that has claimed the lives of a lot of people in Guinea and Liberia, the worst outbreak in seven years, and kills as many as nine out of 10 people who contract it.
There's no cure or vaccine for the hemorrhagic fever that will probably continue to spread in the region for a few more months, according to the World Health Organization.
"At least 80 percent of our reservations have been canceled," Camara, general manager of the 217-room hotel in the heart of Conakry, said on April 8. "Clients are scared to come because of Ebola."
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Ebola virus disease (formerly known as Ebola haemorrhagic fever) is a severe, often fatal illness, with a case fatality rate of up to 90%. It is one of the world's most virulent diseases.The infection is transmitted by direct contact with the blood, body fluids and tissues of infected animals or people.
Severely ill patients require intensive supportive care. During an outbreak, those at higher risk of infection are health workers, family members and others in close contact with sick people and deceased patients.
Ebola virus disease outbreaks can devastate families and communities, but the infection can be controlled through the use of recommended protective measures in clinics and hospitals, at community gatherings, or at home.
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