Key Points:
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The worst Ebola outbreak to date in Africa and fears it will spread is leading to some concerns of a global pandemic.
- So far there has been little impact on global share markets but if the number of cases continues to rise with more signs of transmission to western countries then nervousness could increase.
- While there is reason for concern, the experience with SARS, bird flu and swine flu highlight that worst case pandemic fears don’t usually come to pass. The key for investors is to be alert, but not alarmed.
