I would like to start this column by stating that Ebola is not the biggest problem the world currently faces. The fact is that there are other diseases that are more contagious, as well as with a higher death rate than Ebola. However, media reports about the current outbreak have many people very worried and it is important that proper and accurate information be available so that panic can be reduced and people know what they can do to protect themselves and their loved ones.
Like any other disease, prevention is key. As such, it is crucial that we are aware about how Ebola is transmitted.
Ebola is NOT airborne. It cannot be gotten simply by breathing the same air or being in the same room, bus, plane etc as an infected person. Transmission of the Ebola virus requires direct contact with