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The World Health Organization had previously declared Liberia Ebola-free in May, but the deadly virus resurfaced six weeks later.
Ebola Virus Disease | Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever: Cause Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment
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.
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.
"Liberia's ability to effectively respond to the outbreak of Ebola virus disease is due to intensified vigilance and rapid response by the government and multiple partners," WHO said.
Liberia was long the hardest hit in the west African Ebola outbreak that began in December 2013 and which infected more than 28,000 people and claimed more than 11,000 lives mainly in Liberia, Guinea, and Sierra Leone.
Liberia Reports First Ebola Infection After a Month
After suffering over 4,000 deaths due to the deadly virus, Liberia was supposed to be declared Ebola-free by mid-April. A new case is a major setback.
After suffering over 4,000 deaths due to the deadly virus, Liberia was supposed to be declared Ebola-free by mid-April. A new case is a major setback.
Liberia, a Country That Reported the Highest Number of Deaths, is Now Ebola-Free
It's a huge victory for Liberia that had reported the highest number of deaths in the largest, and most complex outbreak since Ebola first emerged in 1976.
It's a huge victory for Liberia that had reported the highest number of deaths in the largest, and most complex outbreak since Ebola first emerged in 1976.
WHO Certifies Liberia as 'Ebola-free', African Union Grateful to Leaders for Support
Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, chairperson of the African union, thanked partners from across the world for eradicating Ebola and rebuilding the health systems.
Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, chairperson of the African union, thanked partners from across the world for eradicating Ebola and rebuilding the health systems.
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