Ebola Virus Disease (EVD): Information for ILO Governing Body session delegates

While the risk of EVD transmission during the ILO Governing Body session is considered low, even one case of EVD could have serious consequences. Please take a few minutes to review the information contained in this leaflet. TYPICAL EARLY EVD SYMPTOMS INCLUDE: • Fever • intense weakness • muscle pain • headache • sore throat followed by • vomiting • diarrhoea • rash The risk of contagion is only present once these early symptoms appear. IF YOU SHOW TYPICAL EARLY EVD SYMPTOMS: • Remain in your hotel room • Stay away from other people • Phone for urgent medical assistance (see phoning instructions on page 4) • Exactly follow the instructions you will receive • Remember that rapid access to medical care improves the chance of recovery EVD transmission occurs through direct contact with infectious blood, secretions or other bodily fluids. Transmission also occurs through direct contact with surfaces and materials (e.g. bedding, clothing, paper towels) contaminated by these fluids. KEY FACTS ABOUT EVD: • The incubation period is between 2 and 21 days • The Ebola virus is not airborne. Infection only results from contact with bodily fluids and secretions • The Ebola virus can be destroyed by soap, as well as by alcohol gel and chlorine solution TO KEEP SAFE: • Wash your hands regularly • Use the public hand gel dispensers • Personal bottles of hand gel may be requested at the DELEGATES DESK: • Make use of the toilet seat disinfectant • If you have come from an Ebola-affected country take your temperature morning and evening The ILO Medical Service on the 5th floor South will be pleased to provide you with a free thermometer and assist you. Phone +41 (0)22 799 7133 for an appointment • Urge the members of your delegation to read this information If you have recently travelled to/from an Ebola-affected country: YOU HAVE NO SYMPTOMS: – Take your temperature morning and evening for 21 days from the day you left the Ebola-affected country. Immediately report any onset of fever or early EVD symptoms You have typical early EVD symptoms – Stay in one location, away from other people. Immediately phone for medical assistance