1. 1. A filovirus that causes disease in humans and nonhuman primates and spreads through contact with bodily fluids of infected people and animals. Bats are thought to be the host reservoir for the virus. Also called Ebola virus. An acute, usually fatal form of hemorrhagic fever that is caused by this virus and is characterized by fever, headache, muscle pain, vomiting, diarrhea, and bleeding, especially from the mucous …show more content…
There are plenty of steps you can take. The next step is to understand the symptoms so you can be aware of if you have contracted the virus.
2. Symptoms include fever (36.8+ degrees), severe headache, muscle pain, weakness, diarrhea, vomiting, stomach pain and unexplained bleeding or bruising. The initial cold/flu-like symptoms appear between two and 21 days after infection. (Conghaile, 2014)
If you think you have any of these symptoms it is best for you to consult a Physician as soon as possible and get tested to make sure the symptoms you are having is not connected to the virus. Better to be safe than sorry.
3. How is Ebola transmitted? The virus only spreads through direct contact with the blood or fluids of an infected person. It can also be spread through objects, such as needles, that have been contaminated with infected fluids. No airborne transmission has been documented. (AP, 2015)
Make sure you that when you are traveling you take the necessary steps to practice appropriate hygiene such as washing hands wet the hands with clean running water lather your hands by rubbing them together with soap scrub your hands for at least 15-20 minutes then rinse your …show more content…
Make sure you do your research about where you are going before you travel knowing about the virus and what it can do to you or knowing the symptoms or even knowing where Ebola is most known can save you from being infected. Before you travel know your facts.
It’s no secret how prevalent the news coverage is on Ebola. In fact, some outlets are saying that social media is intensifying the fear, when ignorance, uncertainty, and a lack of a plan to contain and care in the United States are the driving forces behind the scare. Just like in purchasing travel insurance before any trip to account for unexpected mishaps, it’s best to prepare yourself with knowledge and prevention tactics to protect yourself and your loved ones. Below are the top three things you should know about Ebola. (InsuranceGuru, 2014)
We can all work together to keep our airlines as safe as we can. I know our company is working hard to do our part to keep you safe we have taken numerous steps to ensure that. Those steps are as follow
A. We are ensuring that our efforts to keep the facility clean are being met by
I. Making sure the trash cans are changed every