Sierra Leone Ebola victim exposed 27 others to disease

A woman who died of Ebola this week in Sierra Leone potentially exposed at least 27 other people to the disease, an aid agency reported.

This has raised the possibility of further transmission as a regional epidemic appeared nearly over.


For the full story, check the Nigerian Pilot newspaper.




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