4)Ğbola is a highly contagious and deadly virus that emerged again in 2014, in West Africa’s Makona Triangle. 5)Ěs the virus emerged, the Kenema Government Hospital tried desperately to contain the crisis. 6) The unique characteristics of the Makona Triangle led to many challenges in controlling the outbreak. 7)Ěs things worsened, medical staff fell ill, and fear increased. 8) When key personnel became sick, debates about an experimental vaccine heated up. 10) Much like 1976, the 2014 virus subsided when people began to change their behavior.ĩ) Though many died, some people defied the odds and survived. Yale Key Note: Ebola Breakout from the Hot Zone BOOK SUMMARY The Ebola outbreak that took place in West Africa in 2014 was the result of an incredibly efficient and contagious disease that can infect humans through just one particle. The Ebola virus exploits our compassionate human nature and the desire to care for the ones we love. Thus, the disease is difficult to contain. The outbreak took a massive toll on the nations of Sierra Leone, Guinea and Liberia.
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