New Ebola case Sierra Leone quarantines more than 100 people

Ebola epidemic not overcome? Over 100 people quarantined
Only a few days ago, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Ebola epidemic in West Africa over. Now, however, a new case from Sierra Leone is reported. The country quarantined over 100 people after the death of one patient.

Announces the end of the virus epidemic
Last week, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared Liberia to be free from Ebola. The severe epidemic, which claimed more than 11,300 deaths in West Africa, was thus overcome. In addition to Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea in particular were affected by the deadly virus epidemic, which began about two years ago. Even before all three states were classified as disease-free, experts had pointed out that thousands of orphans now depend on help. The problem could get worse.

In Sierra Leone, more than 1,000 people are in quarantine again after the alleged end of the Ebola epidemic. (Image: Riccardo Niels Mayer / fotolia.com)

New Ebola case reported
The Sierra Leone government has quarantined more than 100 people following a recent Ebola case. As the authorities in the capital Freetown announced, 109 people were suspected of having had contact with the deceased isolated. According to media reports, after the death of a patient in tests, the Ebola virus was found in the body. According to WHO, there is a possibility that the disease will rekindle. The health organization had temporarily declared the epidemic a global emergency. However, the danger in Europe was always considered extremely low. (Ad)