Ebola

Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) is a rare but severe viral hemorrhagic fever (VHF) caused by the Ebola Virus. Any suspected case(s) of EVD should be promptly reported to public health.  The virus can spread person-to-person through direct contact with blood or bodily fluids of a person who is sick with or has died from EVD. Healthcare personnel can be exposed to Ebola virus by touching a patient’s body fluids, contaminated medical supplies and equipment, or contaminated environmental surfaces. Preventing transmission of EVD in healthcare settings requires careful application of infection control measures, including but not limited to the effective use of personal protective equipment (PPE).