Sierra Leone begins three-day shutdown to contain Ebola outbreak
Source: Guardian
Sierra Leone one has commenced a three-day shutdown to contain the spread of the Ebola virus, as the UN security council declared the deadly outbreak a threat to world peace.
Most of the west African country's population of 6 million were confined to their homes from midnight, with only essential workers such as health professionals and security forces exempt.
Almost 30,000 volunteers will make house calls to educate residents and distribute soap, in an exercise that could lead to scores more patients and bodies being discovered in people's homes.
Health experts have criticised the shutdown, arguing that coercive measures to stem the epidemic could backfire and will be difficult to implement.
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