Sierra Leone politician in quarantine

Sierra Leone’s vice president has put himself in quarantine following the death from ebola of one of his security guards.

Vice-president Sam Sumana voluntarily decided to quarantine himself for 21 days following the death from ebola last Tuesday of one of his security personnel, according to a report issued by the Sierra Leone Broadcasting Corporation.

Sumana called on all those who have been in contact with the dead man to also put themselves in quarantine, said the report.