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LJUBLJANA, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) -- Slovenia is not considering to introduce entry screenings to check incoming passengers for symptoms of Ebola, a senior Slovenian government official said on Thursday.

"There is no need to panic. We believe that the risk of contracting the Ebola virus in Europe is very low," Slovenian Press Agency quoted Health Ministry State Secretary Nina Pirnat as saying in Brussels.

There is no direct flights from the high-risk countries to Slovenia. However, the woman official added: "We must remain alert, as well as continue and strengthen actions related to uncovering, preventing and preparing for the risk."

It was reported that Britain, France and the Czech Republic have installed Ebola screening at their international airports as part of measures to beef up surveillance to prevent any possible spread of the Ebola viral disease.

Ebola virus disease, formerly known as Ebola hemorrhagic fever, is one of the world's most virulent illness. The disease claims the lives of up to 90 percent of those who contract it.

The recent outbreak of the Ebola virus primarily affects three countries in West Africa: Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone.

Around 8,300 cases and more than 4,000 deaths have been reported across these countries by the World Health Organization.