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#Ebola protective suit for healthcare workers wins global competition – an annotated infographic

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A protective suit devised by a team from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, is among the winners in a global competition for solutions to increase the protection and comfort of healthcare workers battling outbreaks of the Ebola virus. One of the key features of the new suit is that it can be safely removed in seconds, without assistance, rather than the 20 minutes it can currently take wearers of existing protective suits. Click on the graphic for an expanded view. Continue reading #Ebola protective suit for healthcare workers wins global competition – an annotated infographic

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How West African countries hit hard by #Ebola outbreak get medical aid by plane – an annotated infographic

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Only a handful of international carriers are still flying to the three West African countries hardest hit by the Ebola outbreak, keeping a vital air link open for medical aid workers. However, this has raised fears that the virus could spread further afield. Click on the graphic for an expanded view. Continue reading How West African countries hit hard by #Ebola outbreak get medical aid by plane – an annotated infographic