There are more than 1,300 confirmed and suspected Ebola cases , hundreds of deaths . Liberia closes all schools , sets day `` for the disinfection ... of all public facilities '' including hospitals. Carers are advised to wear impermeable gowns and gloves and to wear facial protection such as goggles or a medical mask to prevent splashes to the nose , mouth and eyes . Ebola is a viral hemorrhagic fever , affecting multiple organs and accompanied by bleeding .
There are more than 1,300 confirmed and suspected Ebola cases , hundreds of deaths . Liberia closes all schools , sets day `` for the disinfection ... of all public facilities '' including hospitals. Ebola is a viral hemorrhagic fever , affecting multiple organs and accompanied by bleeding .