No one knows what he did in the forest, what he might have eaten or come into contact with that gave him the virus. One family alone lost 15 members. The obvious question is what to do about the virus, and no one is quite sure. No one knows where it comes from, or what kind of organism in the forest might shelter the virus. It is not chimpanzees, authorities are sure.
Chimps are victims of the virus, just as humans are.
Some villages have been abandoned since the outbreak, and there are those who believe that ebola has something to do with witchcraft. Others say they are not afraid, and are confident the government can control the virus. It's very important now to be ready to fight against the ebola virus any time, anywhere it appears. In other words, the virus is a fact of life in Gabon. Until scientists track down its source and give researchers a chance to a find a cure, the virus will continue to hide in the rainforest, waiting for another chance to strike.