Stay Safe and Educated Throughout the Ebola Outbreak

The current outbreak of Ebola virus disease has caused much worry and panic throughout the world. It is primarily being spread around African nations, many of them being poverty-stricken, which limits their ability to treat and control the disease. To date, there have been over 8,000 cases of Ebola reported in the world, which is the largest outbreak in the history of the disease, since it was first identified in 1976. Only one case has been documented in the United States.

Ebola can be transmitted through direct contact with the blood or other bodily fluids of an affected person. It cannot be passed solely through the air or other objects such as door knobs, toilet seats, etc. So, if you are nowhere in the vicinity of someone that is infected, your chances of becoming infected are very low.

However, in order to be doubly sure you are protected, Industrial Instruments and Supplies carries all the protective equipment you could possibly need. Whether it’s hazmat suits, respiratory masks, or hand sanitizer that will give you peace of mind, you can be sure you can get it from us.

Sources:

 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ebola_virus_disease

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ebola_virus_epidemic_in_West_Africa