Ebola is a rare but serious viral infection spread person-to-person by direct contact with blood and body fluids of infected people.
The below document provides information and guidance on the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) which is indicated depending on different circumstances if interacting with people with symptoms of possible infection with Ebola who also have a history of recent travel from outbreak countries to the UK.
Ebola: Guidance to Police Forces on Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)(PDF)