The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is going to send two doctors to Nigeria to help fight Ebola. There are about 80 Taiwanese people living in Nigeria, where the Ebola virus has caused 4 deaths.
The doctors will depart on August 25 and spend 10 days in the Nigerian cities of Abuja and Lagos, where they will help manage Taiwanese nationals’ health. They will also bring extra medical supplies, including protective masks and gowns. The doctors said they are not too concerned about their own safety, as they are not expected to have direct contact with patients or samples.
According to the World Health Organization, the total number of confirmed cases of Ebola across Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone and Nigeria is 2,473. There have been 1,350 deaths in the four West African countries so far due to the outbreak. The CDC said the outbreak in the region is expected to continue for a significant period.
The CDC has issued a level 3 travel warning for Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone, advising people to avoid going to the countries unless absolutely necessary. It has also issued a level 2 travel alert for Nigeria, suggesting that travelers to the country take precautions and avoid contact with people who are possibly infected.