"Guinea-Bissau is closing its border with Guinea, one of the west African countries hardest hit by the deadly Ebola virus," says Prime Minister Domingos Simoes Pereira.
"In light of information provided by the health ministry and after a series of consultations, the government of Guinea-Bissau has decided to close its southern and eastern borders until further notice," he added.
Ebola Virus Disease
Ebola is caused by a virus via direct contact with body fluids or infected blood. Scientists have identified five types of Ebola or Ebola hemorrhagic fever virus.
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Source: AFP
