British Doctor Treated for Ebola in London Hospital
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Vocabulary
Ebola ɪˈboʊlə noun
a serious and often deadly disease that spreads through contact with blood or body fluids
A British doctor got sick with Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
vaccine vækˈsin noun
a medicine that helps your body fight a disease and stay healthy
Doctors do not have a vaccine yet.
treatments ˈtritmənts noun
medicines or medical care given to help someone get better
Oxford University and other groups made new treatments.
spreads spredz verb
moves from one person or place to another
It spreads when a person touches blood or vomit from a sick person.
safe room ˈseɪf rum noun phrase
a special protected area in a hospital designed to keep patients and staff secure from dangerous diseases
The hospital has a safe room for very sick people.
serious illness ˈsɪriəs ˈɪlnəs noun phrase
a disease or health condition that is very dangerous and concerning
Ebola is a serious illness.
Article
A British doctor got sick with Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo. He flew back to the UK on Thursday. Now he is in a special hospital in London. The hospital has a safe room for very sick people.
How Does Ebola Spread?
Ebola is a serious illness. It spreads when a person touches blood or vomit from a sick person. Many people in Congo have Ebola. Over five thousand people have died. The government says people in the UK are safe.
Help is Coming
Doctors do not have a vaccine yet. But scientists are trying new medicines. Oxford University and other groups made new treatments. These treatments will help sick people. The hospital in London knows how to help patients.
Discussion Questions
- What is Ebola and why did the doctor get sick?
- Where did the doctor go when he came back to the UK?
- How does Ebola spread from one person to another?
- Why do scientists need to make a vaccine?
- Is the public in danger from this one sick doctor?
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