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Monday, July 28, 2014

Ebola: Liberia Closes Most Border Points



Most border crossings in Liberia have now been closed and communities hit by an Ebola outbreak face quarantine to attempt to halt the spread of the virus.  Screening centres is also being setup at the few major entry points that may remain open, including the main airport. 
Meanwhile, Nigeria largest's airline, Arik Air, has suspended all flights to Liberia and Sierra Leone after having a man with Ebola flew to Nigeria last week.

The virus has killed at least 660 people in West Africa since February. The outbreak began in southern Guinea and spread to Liberia and Sierra Leone. It's the world's deadliest so far.  Nigeria has put all its entry points on red alert after confirming a Liberian man died of Ebola after coming to Lagos airport on Tuesday. 

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