Sierra Leone's vice president in quarantine for Ebola

March 01, 2015 06:21 pm | Updated November 16, 2021 05:44 pm IST - FREETOWN, Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone’s Vice President Sam Sumana has put himself in quarantine for 21 days following the death of one of his security guards from Ebola, reported the Sierra Leone Broadcasting Corporation.

The report said Mr. Sumana called on all those who have been in contact with the dead man to also put themselves in quarantine. Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Theo Nicol told that Mr. Sumana put himself in quarantine because he wants to lead by example. He said Mr. Sumana will carry out his official duties from home for 21 days.

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