Guangdong stands ready for Ebola prevention

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Precautionary measures are being put in-place in Guangzhou and Shenzhen to stop the potential spread of the Ebola virus, which has killed thousands of people in West Africa this year.

The No.8 People's Hospital of Guangzhou, Guangdong province, launches an Ebola case response drill on October 23, 2014. [Photo: Xinhua]

The No.8 People's Hospital of Guangzhou, Guangdong province, launches an Ebola case response drill on October 23, 2014. [Photo: Xinhua]

The two major cities of Guangdong Province are home to a relatively large population of Africans.

As the 116th China Export Commodities Fair kicked off on Wednesday in Guangzhou, the city has started strict examination of all attendees.

Anyone whose body temperature is above 37.5 degrees Celsius will be sent to the hospital for a further check-up.

The provincial authorities have designated 27 high-level hospitals to get ready for treating Ebola cases.

The No.8 People's Hospital of Guangzhou launched an Ebola case response drill to test capabilities in preventing the deadly virus from spreading.

The Shenzhen No.3 People's Hospital has given training to all of its staff, and tested their protective clothing for airtightness.

Guangdong has ruled out possible Ebola cases as 43 people suspected of infection tested negative for the deadly virus. A total of 8,672 people from Ebola-ridden areas have entered the province since August 23, and so far, 5,437 people have been released from medical observation.

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