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31 Jul 2015 / Brazil, all ports

ANVISA informs that an Ebola outbreak is occurring in some African countries.

Be aware for the following symptoms, especially if any crew member had circulated in the last 21 days in Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Liberia or Guinea: fever, weakness, muscle pain, headache and sore throat, which are usually followed by vomiting, diarrhea, pruritus, and in some cases hemorrhage. In such cases, report to health authorities in Brazil so they can evaluate and help you with guidelines and measures. Transmission The transmission only occurs through direct contact with body fluids (blood, feces, sweat, semen, saliva, urine, etc.) of a sick person (live or dead), an infected dead animal, or by contact with contaminated objects (needles, sheets or dirty clothes, etc.) The virus is not spread by air, water, food, or vectors, and is easily killed by soap, bleach, sunlight or drying, surviving only a short period of time on surfaces that are exposed to sun or dry. Recommendation to Captain In case of anyone aboard - who has circulated in the last 21 days in Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Liberia or Guinea - presents any symptoms listed above the Captain must report this situation immediately to the Brazilian health authorities. The Captain should also isolate the patient in his/her cabin, offering all support of water and food needed, and designate only one person (physician or other crew member) to serve him/her until disembarkation as instructed by local health authorities. Follow the recommendations of the local health authority about cleaning, waste removal, laundry, etc. Further information: 0800 6429782 Source: Brazilian Health Surveillance Agency

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