There were 518 confirmed deaths at that time, this past July. As of now, it's around 4000 deaths. And this particular strain isn't a 90% fatality rate as was initially spectated. It's closer to 48%. Here's some more facts on ebola.
That being said, here's a very rough look at who's doing what in the largest fight against ebola in human history.
United States
- $750 million pledged
- 4000 troops pledged, most of which come from the 101st Airborne Division
- 65 U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corp
- Around 2600 volunteers with government aid services
China
- 170 medical workers
India
- $12.5 million pledged
- No personnel going to be sent
Russia
- 8 virologists, and protective equipment
South Africa
- A mobile ebola lab
African Union
- 75 medical workers
Uganda
- 15 medical workers
Japan
- $40 million pledged
- No personnel going to be sent
France
- 15 French medics
United Kingdom
- 750 personnel to build clinics (1)
Doctors Without Borders, Samaritan's Purse, the Red Cross, and a host of other non-profit relief organizations are currently present as well.
This is a major war going on over there at the moment. As mentioned before, pray!
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