Armed men claiming “there’s no Ebola” in Liberia have raided a quarantine center for the deadly disease in the capital Monrovia, prompting at least 20 patients infected with the deadly virus to flee, a witness said.
“They broke down the door and looted the place. The patients have all gone,” said Rebecca Wesseh, who witnessed the attack.
Her report was confirmed by residents and the head of Health Workers Association of Liberia, George Williams.
Mr Williams said the unit housed 29 patients who were receiving preliminary treatment before being taken to hospital. It is unclear how many are now at large.
“They had all tested positive for Ebola,” he said, adding that nine had died.
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