Dreaded Ebola Virus spreads in Guinea

An outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus in south east Guinea has now reached the capital Conakry .Fifty-nine people have died from the virus which causes internal and external bleeding along with diarrhoea and vomiting.The virus typically  has a 90 percent fatality rate of Isolation units and protective gear have been sent to try and contain the disease.Ebola is known to be introduced into the human population through close contact with infected animals including chimpanzees, gorillas, fruit bats, monkeys, forest antelope and porcupines, according to the World Health Orgainisation.