We have covered the Ebola virus before but with recent developments in the USA and the European Union we think it would be useful to extend our coverage during the crisis.

We would also be very interested in finding out what your ideas are to stop the spread of the virus. That being said the World Health Organisation shared the following with us yesterday. “Sporadic cases of Ebola virus disease in Europe are unavoidable. This is due to travel between Europe and affected countries.

However, the risk of spread of Ebola in Europe is avoidable and extremely low. European countries are among the best prepared in the world to respond to viral haemorrhagic fever (VHF) including Ebola.

There is a risk of accidental contamination for people exposed to Ebola patients: this risk can be and must be mitigated with strict infection control measures. Health care workers are on the frontline of the Ebola fight and they are those most at risk of infection. They need to be protected and supported by all means.

All countries have protocols and procedures that must be implemented when a case is suspected and it is important that these are followed diligently. WHO is, as always, ready to provide help and support where requested.”

The latest edition of the Ebola Response Roadmap Situation Report was published yesterday. You can read it here.