Ebola Screening Stepped Up at Andhra Pradesh Airports
Medical teams have been placed at three airports and three ports in Andhra Pradesh to check passengers arriving from countries affected by Ebola. The screening looks for any symptoms, as concern about the disease rises. The state is stepping up surveillance to catch possible cases early.
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Ebola is a rare but deadly virus that spreads through contact with the blood or body fluids of infected people. Airport screening is a common early step when an outbreak is reported in another region.
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