EBOLA VIRUS OUTBREAK

WHAT IS IT?

• It is a virus
• No antibiotics
• Transferred by fruit bats
• It then spreads to wildlfe
• People then become infected

HOW IT AFFECTS PEOPLE?

• There is not a cure
• Mortality rate can be up to 90%
• Sanitary conditions in Africa
• Less developed than us

TREATMENT?

• Only temporary relief
• No known cure
• Chest pain/cough, fever, bleeding (eyes)
• Medication can help with fevers
• Some people recover and some don't

HOW IS IT BEING HANDLED?

• Africa is requesting aid from the US
• Biohazard teams and equipment
• Epidemic can be contained in the continent
• Treatment centers

CST PRINCIPLES

• Life and Dignity
• All human life is sacred
• People are trying their best to preserve
• Iife
• We should all live to a certain standard

CST PRINCIPLES

• Solidarity
• Many people have donated
• Aid is being offered
• We are all one body
• We should help keep each other safe