Ebola virus is likely to enter Indonesia through numerous unofficial ports or could be transmitted by illegal immigrants.Jakarta (ANTARA News) - The Ebola virus can potentially enter Indonesia through its numerous unofficial ports, stated Indonesian Medical Associations former chairman Kartono Mohammad.
"Ebola virus is likely to enter Indonesia through numerous unofficial ports or could be transmitted by illegal immigrants," Kartono remarked here on Friday.
He noted that efforts should be taken to protect Indonesians from the deadly virus as thermal scanners to screen arriving passengers were only installed at international airports.
"It is not enough to rely only on the thermal scanners. More efforts should be taken to ensure that the Ebola virus does not get in," he emphasized.
Kartono remarked that as there was still low public awareness regarding this deadly virus, and hence, the government should actively disseminate information about it.(*)
Editor: Heru Purwanto
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