US warning: There will be more than 1.4 million people infected with Ebola

With more than 2,800 people killed and the trend of rapid spread and more complicated developments of Ebola, US health officials on September 23 warned that more than 1.4 million people could be infected. This deadly virus.

Reporters in Washington lead the latest assessment report, published September 23 by the US Federal Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), warning to January 2015 the number of people infected with Ebola virus. In West African countries, there can be 550,000 people to 1.4 million people.

The warning of the CDC comes after experts from the World Health Organization (WHO) and Imperial College estimated that in the past six weeks, about 20,000 people have been infected with Ebola virus, mainly in countries. Western region of Africa such as Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone.

Health workers in protective clothing work in highly infectious areas at Elwa hospital in Monrovia, Liberia on September 7.(Source: AFP / VNA)

Earlier on September 16, US President Barack Obama, in a speech at the CDC headquarters, confirmed that Ebola is not only a threat to US national security but also a threat. Muscle threat is global.

He warned that if the Ebola pandemic was not prevented by the international community right now, hundreds of thousands of people could be infected, causing tremendous economic, political and national security impacts. of all countries.

Facing the risk of rapid spread of Ebola epidemic, the Obama administration has also decided to mobilize 3,000 soldiers in the campaign "Operation United Asssistance" of 650 million USD for six months of medical assistance and logistics. , health care and hygiene training in countries that have been suffering from Ebola outbreaks.

This program will mainly be deployed in Liberia including the establishment of more mobile hospitals, more doctors and health care professionals as well as the provision of medical equipment and training for employees. Local health in West African countries.

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