Ebola

The current outbreak of Ebola is in West Africa.

Ebola does not spread easily from person to person and is not spread through casual contact. Ebola is spread through direct contact with infectious bodily fluids.

There have not been any cases of Ebola in Canada. The risk to Canadians is very low.

For more information on Ebola visit:

• About the Ebola virus
• Symptoms & Treatment
• Surveillance
• Travel advisories to affected countries

Resources for Public Healthcare Providers:

Public Health Ontario – Ebola

Public Health Ontario – Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers Assessment Checklist

Public Health Agency of Canada – Rapid Risk Assessment

Public Health Ontario – Infection Prevention and Control Management of Viral Hemorrhagic Fever in Acute Care

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