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Tue Jan-06-09 01:55 AM
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Ebola alert shuts Angolan borders

Source: BBC / Africa

The authorities in Angola say they have closed the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo to prevent the spread of the deadly Ebola virus.

Angolan officials said all movement of people from northern Luande Norte province to DR Congo would be stopped.

The outbreak in DR Congo was the first in Africa in several months and the fourth in DR Congo since 1976.

It is believed to have infected at least 40 people of which more than ten have died.

"We are suspending all movement of people and trade with the DRC in the province of Lunda Norte", said Angolan Health Minister Jose Van Dunem.

Read more: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/7812868.stm

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Sultana

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Tue Jan-06-09 01:56 AM
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1. That shit is scary

:scared:

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Jamastiene

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Tue Jan-06-09 02:19 AM
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2. If I ever end up with that,

please page Dr. Kervorkian pronto. Damn the laws. That shit is damn torturous looking. I would want someone to put me out of my misery if I ever ended up with it.

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Tue Jan-06-09 02:22 AM
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3. Don't worry, you won't need him. - n/t

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rambler_american

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Tue Jan-06-09 06:06 AM
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4. Recommended reading

The Hot Zone by Richard Preston
http://www.amazon.com/Hot-Zone-Terrifying-True-Story/dp/0385495226/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1231239877&sr=8-1

It'll scare the bejesus out of you.

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mattvermont

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Tue Jan-06-09 07:51 AM
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5. excellent book

was going to rec the same book. Great read.

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laundry_queen

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Tue Jan-06-09 10:55 AM
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6. Love that book.

Ebola is scary shit. :scared:

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rambler_american

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Tue Jan-06-09 11:12 AM
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7. Another book you might enjoy

if you like reading about shit that can kill you horribly

The Coming Plague: Newly Emerging Diseases in a World Out of Balance by Laurie Garrett

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw_1_17?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=the+coming+plague+by+laurie+garrett&sprefix=the+coming+plague

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