West African countries working to stem the spread of Ebola

In the southeastern Guinea town of Macenta, prices – especially for products like chlorine – have risen due to shortages, resident Mamady Drame said.

People have also started avoiding shaking hands. “Can you imagine that people are hesitant to even greet each other? That is a shocking symbol in our culture,” Drame said.

In the distant capital, where there have not yet been any confirmed cases, some bank staff handling cash wore gloves and clients were encouraged to wash their hands before entering.

Source: Reuters

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