AWARENESS NOT PANIC URGED

As Trinidad and Tobago looks on with growing concern over reports of Ebola and rising hantavirus cases in parts of the world, questions are once again being raised about national preparedness, public awareness and the difference between vigilance and panic.

Medical practitioner Dr Mariana Browne says while both viruses can be severe and potentially deadly, there is no need for hysteria locally.

TV6's Nicole M Romany has the story.