Ebola outbreak - general thread #1

[WillenFan21]

While people make fun of the Daily Mail many times, it is amazing to me that they have the latest news with the most details first.

My sister swears by Daily Mail. She has the application and everything and says they are never wrong.

 

[Isabelle]

Four sheriff's deputies, health official and doctor went into apartment without protection on Wednesday' - they have now also been quarantined

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...tient-Texas-throwing-place.html#ixzz3F2C3nOyF
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Should have had a nurse monitoring that group.

 

[SStarr33]

While people make fun of the Daily Mail many times, it is amazing to me that they have the latest news with the most details first.

And they always have the best photos.

 

[WillenFan21]

I am in shock at how this is being handled down there. I really am.

 

[SStarr33]

I am in shock at how this is being handled down there. I really am.

I'm not surprised at all.

 

[Yoda]

Seriously. This is not ONE mistake. This has been one screw up after another. The US can not handle the situation. Ignorance, negligence, whatever. The CDC and officials keep saying it won't spread, but we need to look at this realistically.
The response by our health dept and the CDC has failed to control this case on every level. And obviously the first case, and his relatives, could give a rat's *advertiser censored** if they infect others. Quarantine for contact cases, and a 21 day quarantine for anyone who enters the US that has been in area that has cases of ebola. JmO

 

[Gypsy Road]

Thank you for that link.

What a fabulous story - amazing woman.

On a really shallow note, did you scroll through the pictures and see Fatu's mum? There is no way she looks 57 years old. No way!

I agree! Amazing woman. And wow....she is beautiful...and so is her mama!

 

[popsicle]

FOX 5 DC ‏@fox5newsdc 7m7 minutes ago
.@United contacting those who flew with #Ebola victim http://www.myfoxdc.com/story/26692899/united-contacting-those-who-flew-with-ebola-victim …

 

[Isabelle]

Can Fatu Kekula be in charge of the US ebola outbreak?

An article about her was posted up thread a few days ago. She took care of her sick family and had a better survival rate then the clinics.

http://www.cnn.com/2014/09/25/health/ebola-fatu-family/

Nothing short of miraculous. She should be sainted!

 

[Trino]

FOX 5 DC ‏@fox5newsdc 7m7 minutes ago
.@United contacting those who flew with #Ebola victim http://www.myfoxdc.com/story/26692899/united-contacting-those-who-flew-with-ebola-victim …

Yep. Contacting those that were on the plane with him. What about those who immediately boarded the plane next? Did he use the bathroom? Although CDC says it takes contact with Ebola symptoms, I've read elsewhere where this is debatable.

 

[Bootsctr]

One patient can shut down a hospital. Shortage of IV fluids right now and that's what Ebola patients desperately need.

 

[Yoda]

An American freelance cameraman working for NBC News in Liberia has tested positive for Ebola and will be flown back to the United States for treatment.

http://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/eb...ews-freelancer-africa-diagnosed-ebola-n217271

 

[mikkismom]

Richardson students removed from class after contact with Ebola patient

http://www.wfaa.com/story/news/heal...removed-class-contact-ebola-patient/16601287/

 

[SStarr33]

http://globalnews.ca/news/1595700/toronto-hospital-testing-patient-for-ebola-virus/

TORONTO – A patient at a Toronto hospital is being tested for Ebola as well as other possible illnesses.

Toronto’s University Health Network (UHN) confirmed a patient was admitted to one of the four hospitals within the health network with a fever, and had recently traveled to West Africa.

 

[Yoda]

From my link above about the photojournalist.

We are also taking all possible measures to protect our employees and the general public. The rest of the crew, including Dr. Nancy, are being closely monitored and show no symptoms or warning signs. However, in an abundance of caution, we will fly them back on a private charter flight and then they will place themselves under quarantine in the United States for 21 days – which is at the most conservative end of the spectrum of medical guidance.

Even the media is placing their people under quarantine - just to be cautious!

 

[Really?]

He knew when he got on that plane that he'd been exposed to ebola and lied about it.. That's negligence and fraud.

Yes!....and criminal as well

moo

 

[Really?]

you do realize you can't spread the virus until you are actually sick don't you?

How does a person know when the first contacted it?.......When "they" become symptomatic .........are they alone?......sneezing in a waiting room?.....

 

[SStarr33]

EXCLUSIVE: Friend of Ebola victim put in 'quarantine' after visiting apartment where sick man was 'vomiting wildly' reveals his fears - and that the CDC have NOT ordered him to stay indoors

Aaron Yah, 43, from Dallas, last saw Ebola victim Duncan on Sunday - the day he was taken to hospital

Yah and his family are now being monitored by CDC officials - but Yah, a nursing assistant, is worried that he has not been told to stay inside

He is staying home and his children - who often went to the apartment where Duncan was staying - have been told to stay off school until Oct 17

Yah said: 'Maybe someone will bring us food. Or can I use my card to get some if I sanitize it'


Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...C-NOT-ordered-stay-indoors.html#ixzz3F2NASVmn
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[Really?]

He was screened 3 times !!!!

...just wondering what those "screeners" gets paid........

 

[TexanMom]

Isn't the CDC supposed to be a competent Government agency?