• Question: could we catch ebola in england?

    Asked by susanna_ to Andy, Duane, Giovanna, Katie, Theresia on 17 Nov 2014. This question was also asked by M1.
    • Photo: Duane Mellor

      Duane Mellor answered on 17 Nov 2014:

      It is highly unlikely as it can be controlled by hygiene practices. It is possible someone could travel to the UK and develop ebola here, but our healthcare system would control and contain it very effectively

    • Photo: Andrew Philp

      Andrew Philp answered on 17 Nov 2014:

      The disease is transmitted from person to person, so in that sense if someone with Ebola came to the UK then it could be transmitted. However at present i still think the chances of this happening remain low.

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