WHO outlines safe, dignified burial protocol for Ebola victims GENEVA, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday unveiled a new WHO protocol for safe and dignified burials of people who die from the Ebola virus, emphasizing the inclusion of family members and encouraging religious rites as an essential part of the burial process. Ebola infections have occurred during burial preparation when family and community members perform religious rites that require directly touching or washing the body, which still contains high levels of the Ebola virus. Personal property of the person who has died may also transmit the virus. At least 20 percent of new Ebola infections occur during burials. By building trust and respect between burial teams, bereaved families, and religious groups, we are building trust and safety in the response itself. Pierre Formenty, one of the WHO's top Ebola medical experts said. The updated protocol outlined step-by-step processes for safe and dignified burials, encouraging family and local clergy to take part in the planning and preparation of the burial, as well as at the burial event itself, according to Muslim and Christian funeral traditions. The protocol also recommended ways for Ebola burial teams to carry out their work safely while respecting family sensitivities, which included wear personal protective equipment when first meeting with the family, and asking the family about any specific requests for managing the burial and personal effects of the deceased. As the protocol is applied in affected countries, ongoing feedback from religious leaders, communities and people managing burials will be used to update and improve the protocol. Suspected Ebola case found at Airport in Japan OSAKA, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- A woman suspected of carrying Ebola virus was detected Friday at the Kansai Airport in Osaka, local media reported. The woman, in her 20s, was from Guinea in West Africa, and was found having a fever at the airport. Spotlight: Int'l community speaks highly of China's aid to Ebola-hit countries BEIJING, Nov. 6 (Xinhua) -- Since the Ebola outbreak in April, China has offered four batches of aid to West African countries, which has not only been a makeshift emergency relief, but also sought to improve those countries' ability in crisis response and state governance. The record-breaking assistance, worth 122 million U.S. dollars, demonstrated China's sincerity and selflessness with Africa and its good image as a responsible major power.