The Bush Chicken has learned that several students at the Living in Christ School in the Duport Road Community, where the newest case of Ebola in Liberia emerged, are undergoing regular temperature checks for possible signs of the deadly virus.
In Newest Ebola Outbreak, Quarantine Is Not Strictly Enforced
A total of thirteen households from nine homes within the affected Cow Field community in Paynesville are currently being quarantined in the newest Ebola outbreak, although the quarantine is not being strictly enforced.
Low Awareness Characterizes Latest Ebola Outbreak
During the latest outbreak of Ebola in the country, many citizens have generally had a low level of awareness of the situation. Information dissemination has also not been as widespread as with previous outbreaks.
Life After Ebola in Jene Wonde: Orphans and Survivors Face Challenges
While significant steps have been made in the fight against Ebola, Jene Wonde, a town in Grand Cape Mount County which was the epicenter of the outbreak in November last year, is still working to return to normalcy.
Dr. Kateh: 25 Health Workers Considered at “High Riskâ€
Liberia’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Francis Kateh, in a press briefing on Tuesday said health authorities have still not identified the source of the newest outbreak of Ebola.
Liberian Gov’t “Concerned” About ArcelorMittal’s Plan to Lay Off Hundreds
The Liberian government is concerned about mining giant ArcelorMittal’s plan to layoff 450 Liberian jobs.
First Marathon After Ebola Draws Over 1,500 Runners
About 1,500 Liberia Marathon runners brought a portion of the city along Tubman Boulevard to a halt on Nov. 8 as police prevented unauthorized vehicles from traversing the route.
Ebola Memorial Erected in One of the Worst-Affected Towns
The Liberia Youth Network, also known as LIYONET, held a memorial ceremony for Ebola victims in Dolo Town on Wednesday.