Ebola (non political)

[Delirium]

the nurses that didn't use proper protocols that resulted in them being infected by the virus.

It wasn't the nurses' fault, they actually followed the protocol from the CDC but that initial protocol was flawed.

My prediction is a cure (similarly already have one) but a complete cure to this in about the next 4-6 months.

I doubt it.

They may have some success with antivirals (and with plasma of those that have antibodies), but it will be very difficult to prevent Ebola as it is a RNA virus that is prone to mutation. Our best bet is to contain it, educate the populace of the world on zoonotic diseases, and perfect better detection methods for the populace.

Ebola isn't a stable pathogen like Smallpox and will prove close to impossible to eradicate through conventional treatment alone.

[Vulcan]

educate the populace of the world on zoonotic diseases

Wait - does this mean no more good time sheep?

[Rich46yo]

My prediction is a cure (similarly already have one) but a complete cure to this in about the next 4-6 months. Many of the claimed people tested negative for it so far, while only 1 person has died from it in America after being diagnosed before hand. It simply hasnt been researched heavily because it is rare to catch. It is a 3rd world disease. I don't think it is really as scary of an epidemic as we all percieve it to be with our standards here in America.

 

[GScholz]

The difference between US vs UK Ebola news coverage - Russell Howard's Good News

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAz-F1QnyCk

 

[Motherland]

See Rule #14

[SysError]

The difference between US vs UK Ebola news coverage - Russell Howard's Good News

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAz-F1QnyCk

 

great find!!

thanks for post.

             

[Rich46yo]

See Rule #14

[Motherland]

See Rule #14

[Rich46yo]

Whatever you do dont say whats a "Lie".

I'd hate to see your life complicated.

What's it like to not only lie, but post a link outlining the ways in which you're lying?
You bring up an important consideration, though. West Africa needs a lot more support, and we need to be encouraging doctors and health professionals to go to west Africa instead of making it an administrative nightmare and treating them like livestock when they return.

[Motherland]

British Airways has extended their suspension of flights to Liberia and Sierra Leone until 31 December.

Air France suspended flights to Sierra Leone from 28 August.

Australia has suspended the issuance of visas to travellers from Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone. Travellers from these countries who hold permanent visas can enter Australia if they have been quarantined for 21 days prior to arrival, while those who have received non-permanent visas and who have not departed for Australia will have their visas cancelled.

Lie n. an intentionally false statement to a person or group made by another person or group who knows it is not wholly the truth

[Rich46yo]

See Rule #4

[SEraider]

The other day I was at the field when kids were playing.  They were huddled up and then when they broke out of their huddle, they yelled EBOLAAAA. 

Needless to say, they have not appreciated the severity, or they have exposed everybody's overreaction. 

[GScholz]

See Rule #14

[Rich46yo]

It actually was meant to be comedy, not news.


Also your views on world immigration needs adjusting...

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Color represent the balance of immigration/emigration; blue is people leaving, brown in people entering. Size of circles are the relative sizes of immigration/emigration. Russia for example has a lot of movement, but is fairly balanced between people leaving and people entering.

Maybe you didnt understand my statement. Try reading it again.

Europe has no where near the illegal immigration problem we have

Understand "Illegal Immigration"?

As bad as the natural transmission of the virus is its nothing compared to what it will be when our enemies start weaponizing it. All you need is a willing terrorist with a passport. Since he/she is going to paradise anyway it shouldnt be hard to talk them into getting infected and then bouncing around the world wiping faucets after wiping their butts at INTL air ports in an attempt to "X" out all their enemies. Thats why the thought of ebola "always" being with us is so scary.

We havnt done enough. We "first world" should be pouring huge resources into these poor countries to fight this thing. Add to that its inhumane not to help these people more.

[GScholz]

Maybe you didnt understand my statement. Try reading it again.  Understand "Illegal Immigration"?

Yes. Do you think these guys crossing the Med are "legal" immigrants?



Southern Europe and Spain in particular has a huge illegal immigration problem.