Amman, May 20: Jordan has announced a temporary travel ban on passengers arriving from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda. This decision comes in response to the spread of the Ebola virus in both countries.
According to a statement from Jordan’s Ministry of Interior, the ban will exempt Jordanian citizens. It will take effect on Wednesday and remain in place for 30 days.
The statement also noted that the situation would be closely monitored based on global health updates.
Reports from Xinhua News Agency indicate that the World Health Organization (WHO) expressed deep concern on Tuesday regarding the rapid spread of the Ebola outbreak in the DRC, which has resulted in 136 fatalities.
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stated that over 130 deaths are linked to this outbreak, with more than 500 suspected cases reported.
Ebola is a severe illness that can often be fatal, affecting both humans and other primates. The virus typically spreads from wild animals such as bats, porcupines, and certain monkey species to humans. It can then be transmitted through direct contact with the blood, bodily fluids, organs, or other secretions of infected individuals. Contaminated surfaces and items, such as bedding or clothing, can also serve as transmission sources.
The average mortality rate for Ebola is approximately 50%, with previous outbreaks ranging from 25% to 90%.
The first outbreak of Ebola occurred in remote villages of Central Africa, near dense tropical forests. The outbreak from 2014 to 2016 in West Africa was the largest and most complex to date, resulting in more cases and deaths than all previous outbreaks combined. It spread across national borders, starting in Guinea and reaching Sierra Leone and Liberia.
Symptoms of Ebola can appear suddenly and include fever, fatigue, weakness, muscle pain, headache, and sore throat. This may be followed by vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, rashes, and difficulties in kidney and liver function. Therefore, it is crucial for health personnel to closely monitor these symptoms.
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