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Originally Posted by rubicon
I respect the New England Journal of Medicine. However I believe their intent in writing this article was out of concern that many health care workers would refuse to volunteer if they believed a 2 day quarantine was needed.
I keep reading tt Ebola mutates on a continuum and that it can live on a cold surface for up to 50 days. further that the 21 day quarantine may not be enough.
On a personal basis I am tired of hearing some authorities describing people as emotional hysterical etc. Its insulting and its a method of manipulation.
I doubt know any sane person that would embrace someone they believed was infected with a deadly disease. Its human nature...I love but I'll show you after 21 days
This is one of the deadly diseases on earth and to date it has no cure. It continually mutates and medical people are being infected.
I agree when they say stop it at its source but my definition is to keep it all in West Africa.. But they won't because they believe they can't as they will not get the required workers to fight this disease. I agree but I also believe it signals how serious an issue this is and how quickly it can get out of control
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Given the living conditions in those areas where the disease is out of control, and the fact not much will change (like no running water) the disease will not end at it's source.....based on what we know today anyway.
The most likely transmitters to other countries will be the care givers that travel back and forth between the infected areas and their home countries. Also other travelers to the infected regions that come in contact with any infected/infectuous persons.
I still maintain as long as there is a recognized 24 day incubation period, like it or not, the 21 day quarantine is the best solution based on current knowledge. The popular approach of I am not sick and feel good and have no symptoms within the 21 day period is totally and completely irresponsible in my opinion. Just like any of the others who have become infected here in the USA to date.....none were exhibiting any symptoms while traveling or when they first get here.
I totally do not get why it is acceptable to some, including the courts (apparently), knowing what we know now....that it is OK to have free reign and as long as not CURRENTLY exhibiting symptoms anytime before the 22 day!!!!
I suppose when and if there are more cases as seem to be predicted it will be treated as a disease with no inconveniences (for some).
Some Americans just don't understand prevention....and are not inspired to act until it becomes a crises....
I hope I turn out to be wrong and all the optomists and lets wait and see folks get lucky!!!