The United Arab Emirates Health Ministry is telling people that there is no need to worry about Ebola in the country. They want people to get information from trusted sources and not believe false stories that are going around online.
The Ministry of Health and Prevention recently said that they have systems in place to watch for Ebola and to keep people safe. They check people at airports and hospitals are ready to help if needed.
The ministry said that false information can spread quickly when there is a disease outbreak in another country. They think it is very important to listen to official sources for updates on Ebola.
Common Myths About Ebola
The health people in the United Arab Emirates have talked about some ideas that people have about Ebola:
* Ebola is not spread through the air like COVID-19.
* You can get Ebola if you touch the fluids of someone who has it or if you touch something that has the virus on it.
* People with Ebola are not contagious until they have symptoms.
* The risk of getting Ebola is very low for people who travel to countries.
* There has never been an Ebola outbreak that was so big it was called a pandemic.
* The United Arab Emirates is doing a job of watching for Ebola and keeping people safe at hospitals and airports.
Symptoms of Ebola
The ministry said that the early symptoms of Ebola can be like the flu and include:
* Fever
* Headache
* Feeling
* Muscle pain
* Vomiting
* Feeling weak
These symptoms can start from two to 21 days after you have been around someone with Ebola.
Traveling in the Summer
Since more people are traveling during the summer the Ministry of Health and Prevention is telling travelers to:
- Follow the health rules in the country they are visiting
- Keep themselves clean
- Check their health after they get back from their trip
- Read the travel warnings before you leave
The officials said that knowing about Ebola and being prepared is the best way to keep people safe. They want people to be careful about what they share and only believe official announcements from health authorities. The United Arab Emirates Health Ministry and the Ministry of Health and Prevention are working to protect people from Ebola.
