Research: Ebola May Hit 15 More Countries
A new research has revealed that the deadliest Ebola outbreak
in the history of mankind could spread to no fewer than 15 countries in
West and Central Africa.
The research, carried out by the University of Oxford, also stated that up to 70 million people would be at risk of infection.
It was gathered that the study compared historic outbreaks to the virus’ possible transmission in bats and chimpanzees to predict how the disease could spread through its vast animal reservoir.
According to reports, it is the first time scientists have attempted to explain how the virus, which is contracted through contact with infected bodily fluids, has travelled westward across Africa.
The research, carried out by the University of Oxford, also stated that up to 70 million people would be at risk of infection.
It was gathered that the study compared historic outbreaks to the virus’ possible transmission in bats and chimpanzees to predict how the disease could spread through its vast animal reservoir.
According to reports, it is the first time scientists have attempted to explain how the virus, which is contracted through contact with infected bodily fluids, has travelled westward across Africa.
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