Is there an outbreak of Ebola in Australia?

No, as at July 2014, there are no cases of Ebola in Australia. There is an outbreak in West Africa, and someone from there could carry it to any country in the world in 24 hours in an aeroplane. However, the virus is not easy to pass on. Rather like HIV, it is transmitted through bodily fluids and mucous membranes. Symptoms are:

• Fever.
• Headache.
• Joint and muscle aches.
• Weakness.
• Diarrhea.
• Vomiting.
• Stomach pain.
• Lack of appetite.

common symptoms for many conditions.