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There is a report circulating on the internet – a report which we do not consider to be from a credible news outlet – which says that Ebola has been detected in Guatemala. Again, we stress we do not consider it to be a credible report – but it is out there. The Ministry of Health in Belmopan has heard it and officials there have checked with PAHO, as well as the Centers for Disease Control and the Ministry of Health in Guatemala – who all know of no such infection.

The Leader of the opposition has also heard of the report, and he today issued what he called a word of caution for Belize's state of readiness:..

Hon. Francis Fonseca, Leader of The Opposition

"I was advised that the Guatemalan government is investigating and preparing for the potential presence of ebola in Guatemala. The Guatemalan government has sent peace keepers to West Africa who has recently returned to Guatemala and we understand that their are some potential risk. We're not being alarmist at all and not trying to create any unnecessary concern, but we certainly want to sound the warning to our government, to the relevant authorities in our country. Given the proximity and the vigorous cross border traffic and even without talking about Guatemala. I think the Belizean people need to know, what is our government's plan, what is the plan of the health authorities; If god forbids this dreaded disease comes to our shores. The point is, has Nemo been activated? Are the relevant parties siting together discussing the potential risk to our country."

Again we stress: THERE IS ABOSLUTELY NO CONFIRMAITON OF ANY EBOLA CASE IN GUATEMALA. This has been confirmed by the Pan American Health Organization, The Centers For Disease Control and the Guatemalan Ministry of Health…