[TexaninVA]

Originally Posted by kansasr

And perhaps Europe should insist on a 21 day quarantine for all people coming from the United States because we have a case in the US.

Just stay in your home and turn off the television if Ebola worries you so much.

I'm curious about your response ... why the lapse into sarcasm?

Can you address the issues that others have raised? Do you, for example, know when the symptoms definitely indicate Ebola, as opposed to the flu? Or, can you tell us with certainty when it becomes infectious? Please enlighten us.

And finally, do you follow your own advice about turning off the TV when it comes to other current events topics such as ISIS?

[graciegirl]

Now is the time to stand up for your belief in the germ theory.

[TexaninVA]

Originally Posted by dbussone

The same people paying for Duncan's hospitalization - us!

Assuming Duncan survives, he should then be prosecuted and deported.

[KayakerNC]

Originally Posted by dbussone

We have a serious issue in this country when our leaders and medical authorities won't tell the truth or take appropriate action in order to remain PC.

Speaking of medical authorities and truth.
Did Thomas Duncan get dumped back on the street by the for-profit hospital because he's a Liberian national on a US visa and probably didn't have insurance?

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by KayakerNC

Speaking of medical authorities and truth.
Did Thomas Duncan get dumped back on the street by the for-profit hospital because he's a Liberian national on a US visa and probably didn't have insurance?

Profit or not for profit is another issue entirely. Both kinds of hospitals take people without insurance. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charity_care

That is what Rubicon taught me is a red herring. A change of subject in the face of a serious issue.

What do you think is the answer here? The answer to how we should handle the risk of Ebola spreading? What would you do if you had the power to do it?

[DDoug]

Who would pay for the 21 days the person being quarantined if they cant pay back to Africa

[DDoug]

Just remember HIV and that was only on a select few

[gomoho]

First case has now been documented in Spain. Someone today said other African countries were restricting movement, but we can't??? Please - the first step would be if your passport says Liberia you will not enter this country until further notice. It's a start. Oh yeah, I just remembered we forgot how to say no!

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

What do you think is the answer here? The answer to how we should handle the risk of Ebola spreading? What would you do if you had the power to do it?

Originally Posted by rubicon

They should restrict travel from West Africa to any place in the world until they have this outbreak under control.

I think that Rubicon already stated the answer.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

I think that Rubicon already stated the answer.

I agree. I was asking those who think it is no big deal.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

I agree. I was asking those who think it is no big deal.

Originally Posted by rubicon

I believe that if medical professionals do not take aggressive actions to contain this Ebola outbreak it will soon travel beyond West Africa. Ebola could mutate and once it does contagion could come in the form of being airborne.

Oh Graciegirl, I'm not sure that anyone thinks that Ebola is "no big deal", even those who say so.
I don't think we can live in fear, but certainly restricting travel from West Africa would be a step in the right direction.
If Ebola can mutate into an airborne virus (and I have no idea if that is even possible), then I'd probably stay inside under my bed.

[TexaninVA]

Originally Posted by Villages PL

Who would pay for the 21 days in quarantine?

The country of origin should foot the bill

[dbussone]

Originally Posted by KayakerNC

Speaking of medical authorities and truth.

Did Thomas Duncan get dumped back on the street by the for-profit hospital because he's a Liberian national on a US visa and probably didn't have insurance?

Actually Dallas-Presbyterian is a not for profit hospital. From what I read, he was released the first time due to a communications mess-up.

[dbussone]

"If Ebola can mutate into an airborne virus (and I have no idea if that is even possible), then I'd probably stay inside under my bed."

It is very possible for mutation to an airborne virus version to develop. That is just about the worst possible thing that could happen. Containment would become as difficult as containing a flu outbreak...only much more deadly.

[janmcn]

Originally Posted by dbussone

"If Ebola can mutate into an airborne virus (and I have no idea if that is even possible), then I'd probably stay inside under my bed."

It is very possible for mutation to an airborne virus version to develop. That is just about the worst possible thing that could happen. Containment would become as difficult as containing a flu outbreak...only much more deadly.

Ebola has been around since the 1970's. Why is it that it has not mutated to an airborne virus version before this?