Health Officials In Tennessee Are Assuring The Public The State Is Ready If The Deadly Ebola Virus Makes Its Way To The State. Ebola Is A Severe And Often Fatal Disease That Can Occur In Humans. It Can Be Spread Through Bodily Fluids. It Enters The Body Through Broken Skin Or Mucus Membranes Such As The Eyes, Nose Or Mouth. The Disease Cannot Live Long Outside The Body And Can Be Killed With Hand Sanitizers. Avoid Touching Your Eyes, Nose And Mouth Until Washing Your Hands To Protect Yourself And Other People.