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ProMED: Warning on laser thermometer misuse

September 26, 2014, 07:30 AM

Published Date: 2014-09-25 21:51:38
Subject: PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola virus disease - West Africa (176): Sierra Leone, USA, Nigeria
Archive Number: 20140925.2806004

EBOLA VIRUS DISEASE - WEST AFRICA (176): SIERRA LEONE, USA, NIGERIA, VOLUNTEERS

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Nigeria: schools reopen (laser thermometer misuse)
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24 Sep 2014: (Independent, Ireland) A school official takes a young pupil's temperature using an infrared digital laser thermometer in front of the premises as private schools resume services in Lagos, Nigeria yesterday [23 Sep 2014]. (Reuters)

Ebola feared after man working for Irish charity in Liberia dies

http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/irish-abroad/ebola-feared-after-man-working-for-irish-charity-in-liberia-dies-30611141.html

Concern has announced one of its staff members has died in Liberia.

[The photo shows a dangerous misuse of a laser; it should be aimed at the side of the head, not where it could blind the eyes. - Mod.JW]

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