Liberia has closed the majority of its borders, is closing schools and is discussing isolating entire communities in a bid to combat the spread of the disease. Those entry points that remain open, are being used as Ebola prevention and screening centres. Countries in the region may change travel restrictions and airport procedures with little or no warning. We are being informed that medical evacuations for any potential Ebola patient will be extremely difficult to conduct.
The Peace Corps is removing its volunteers from Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea. Samaritan's Purse have recalled all non-essential personnel from Liberia. It must be heart-breaking for them to have to leave their patients behind, a lack of supportive care will reduce the chance of survival of infected patients .
The Peace Corps is removing its volunteers from Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea. Samaritan's Purse have recalled all non-essential personnel from Liberia. It must be heart-breaking for them to have to leave their patients behind, a lack of supportive care will reduce the chance of survival of infected patients .
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