Ebola: Timeline Of A Ruthless Killer

CONAKRY - From Guinea's forests to Sierra Leone's capital, here are key dates in the current Ebola epidemic, which since it emerged late last year has spread beyond its west African hotspots.

Ebola Virus Facts

Ebola virus disease (formerly known as Ebola haemorrhagic fever) is a severe, often fatal illness, with a case fatality rate of up to 90%. It is one of the world’s most virulent diseases. The infection is transmitted by direct contact with the blood, body fluids and tissues of infected animals or people.

Ebola Infographic: What You Need To Know

A deadly contagious disease spreading across four nations in West Africa is no cause for alarm yet in this part of the world. But it pays to know the disease and do the necessary precautions if the illness lands on our shores.