According to the Nanjing Youth Olympic Games Organizing Committee, the number of athletes from western African countries is limited.

Still, the medical team will maintain 24-hour contact with the delegations concerned in case of emergency, said Zhao Taihong, medical service manager of the Youth Olympic Village.

"Although the possibility of an Ebola outbreak here is pretty slim, we have made all necessary preparations for any kind of epidemic," Zhao said.

The medical station has set up an isolation area for patients suffering fever, one of the main Ebola symptoms, and has built links with nearby hospitals for further treatment, Zhao said.

The housekeeping team at the village will disinfect when cleaning indoors, and volunteers will sterilize the self-service laundry for athletes.

Wang Xin in Nanjing contributed to the story.

sunxiaochen@chinadaily.com.cn

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