A British national residing in Sierra Leone has
tested positive to the deadly Ebora virus.
According to a statement released by the
British Department of Health, medical experts
were assessing the situation 'to ensure that
appropriate care is delivered". The statement
also added that Consular assistance is being
provided to the Briton.
The Deputy Chief Medical Officer of the
Department of Health, Professor John Watson
said;
"The overall risk to the public in the UK
continues to be very low. Medical experts
are currently assessing the situation in
Sierra Leone to ensure that appropriate
care is provided. We have robust, well-
developed and well-tested NHS systems
for managing unusual infectious diseases
when they arise, supported by a wide
range of experts."
Meanwhile, Ivory Coast has closed its land
borders with Liberia and Guinea, two countries
strongly hit by the deadly virus. The closure
was announced today August 23rd.
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