How to Protect Yourself From Ebola Virus

Ebola virus is deadly and does not have any medically proven cure. But You don’t have to contact this virus, because there are several ways you can protect yourself from this virus.

Here’s a question/answer series which we’ll try to answer questions disturbing you.

Question 1: How Can I Get Ebola?
Answer: Anyone can easily get this dreaded virus by coming in contact with someone who is VISIBLY sick with the disease. Visibly means that there’s bleeding on patient’s body, etc.

Question 2: Can We Contact Ebola Virus by touching the body of someone who has died from Ebola?
Answer: YES, even when the victim dies, the virus lives on for sometimes, and you when you touch any animal that is carrying the virus, you can easily contact it yourself. The main source of this virus is usually fruit bats and monkeys.

Questions 3: How Can I Know If Someone Has Ebola Disease?
Answer: What i think you should do is to check for the symptoms of ebola virus first, the very first and foremost important thing is a HIGH and SUDDEN FEVER, followed by any of these other signs/symptoms listed below:

A. Excessive stool (especially with blood)
B. Vomiting.
C. Joint and body pain.
D. Weakness and rashes.
E. Loss of appetite.
F. Sore throat.

Question 4. What Should i Do if i Suspect or Know Someone With Ebola Virus?
Answer: You’re doing this particular person, yourself and the whole Nation a huge favour by calling the official health number to report this case. You are to Call +23480032652437 IMMEDIATELY, (You won’t be charged a kobo for calling this number.

When you call this number, you’ll speak with the National Health Officials if you’re in Nigeria.

Please if you’re infected with the Ebola virus, help save the Nation, your family, loved ones among others by not going to the church/mosque/prayer house. But you can still call and ask your pastor, imam or spiritual leader to pray for you from where they are. You will save lives by this simply understanding.

You are also advised to stay at home and keep to yourself until the health officials are able to handle your case, the vaccine is in already in Nigeria.

Question 5: How Can I Protect Myself From Ebola Virus?

Answer: You can easily protect yourself and family from contacting this virus by doing the following.
1. You must keep a clean environment.
2. You must wash your hands often and avoid unnecessary contact with suspected persons infected with this virus.
3. Always be vigilant. If you suspect anyone is infected or you see anyone visibly sick, notify the authorities and avoid them. You can call the Health authorities to help such person.

Important Note:
1. Salt and Water don’t cure ebola virus.
2. Bitter kola don’t cure ebola virus.
3. Bitter leaf is not a cure for ebola disease.

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