There is no Ebola in eMalahleni

Legacy Emergency Specialists would like to make a statement with regards to a story doing the rounds about Ebola in eMalahleni and in certain schools.

The information is not true. Some members of the public saw the ambulance crew wearing N95 respirator masks because they were treating a paediatric patient with possible meningitis when all of this happened.

We should be aware of these cases so as to ensure containment and further spread of infection. Symptoms are nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea.

The second alert was that we should be aware of the recent outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is proven to be the worst outbreak in history with more than 200 dead already. In case we encounter a patient with high fever or unexplained bleeding that we should please take the necessary safety precautions.

The incorrect information spread like a wildfire and has reached school WhatsApp groups as far as Bethal.

Even church groups are sharing the message. This caused panic and confusion.

Please assist us to set the story straight and prevent any further rumours. Think twice about sharing information if you are uncertain of what you heard, especially when using a company’s name to add credibility to your story.

This is damaging and could lead to legal action being taken against you.

Signs and symptoms of Ebola:
Pain areas: in the abdomen, chest, joints, or muscles.
Whole body: chills, dehydration, fatigue, fever, loss of appetite, malaise, or sweating.
Gastrointestinal: diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting or vomiting blood.
Also common: coughing up blood, eye redness, headache, mental confusion, red spots on skin or sore throat.

Kindly save the Legacy Emergency Specialists number on you and your loved one’s phone to have peace of mind in an emergency: 061 996 0911.