Are You At Risk Of Catching The Incurable, Deadly Ebola Disease?

The current Ebola virus outbreak spreading across West Africa is the biggest that has ever been recorded, having killed 672 people in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone and infected more than 1,200 since it was first diagnosed in February.

Here is the list of most frequently asked questions and the answers for them:

What is Ebola virus disease?

Ebola is a severe, often fatal illness, with a death rate of up to 90 per cent.The illness affects humans as well as primates, including monkeys, gorillas and chimpanzees.