Texas beat us.....

Nomad.2nd · Oct 1, 2014

http://www.wfaa.com/story/news/heal...an-hospital-ebola-patient-isolation/16460629/

There was a thread about possible Ebola in N.O.

Looks like we didn't get "lucky"

Remember, it's "not airborne" but a cough or a sneeze can transmit it.

I'm not freeking out, we will likely be fine so long as it doesn't mutate, but I AM discusted with our "leaders" for doing such a pisspoor job that this happens, when it was likely preventable through accepted practices.

Gift that keeps on giving....

nola_ · Oct 1, 2014

The flu is also transmitted by sneeze, cough or breath.

LACamper · Oct 1, 2014

I wonder how hard it would be to develop a vaccine...

NOLAShootist · Oct 1, 2014

LACamper said:
I wonder how hard it would be to develop a vaccine...

Dunno. Theyve never bothered putting any money into research, bc there werent profits enough to make it worth it... That might just bite us in the ass now that we are one big happy Global Community.

oleheat · Oct 1, 2014

Why are we still allowing flights to come into the US from the region where Ebola is currently known to be? There's no way to screen for it at an airport- and in the case of this guy, he was here 12 days before it became known he had it. :dunno:

(Of course, an infected host could still squeeze in from another country....but still.... :confused:

)

kz45 · Oct 1, 2014

One could say our government doesn't care, or even wants it to happen! But that would be tinfoilish wouldn't it! Sort of like the illegal immigrants! I don't no, it's to depressing to think about, I'm going back to grazing

Gator 45/70 · Oct 1, 2014

What does it matter? Dead democrats still vote for democrats.

Creoleman · Oct 1, 2014

The thing is, our sanitation, hand washing, etc. make us VERY different than the countries where Ebola is spreading. I'm not saying it's not a concern, but I just don't see it taking off here like it is over there. Nowhere near, in fact.

Charles1959 · Oct 1, 2014

kz45 said:
One could say our government doesn't care, or even wants it to happen! But that would be tinfoilish wouldn't it! Sort of like the illegal immigrants! I don't no, it's to depressing to think about, I'm going back to grazing

Not really that tinfoilish. An impending or active contagion epidemic would actually be the "best" scenario in which to call off an election. In the name of public safety, you couldn't have people hanging out in long lines waiting to vote, now could you?

Vermiform · Oct 1, 2014

Creoleman said:
The thing is, our sanitation, hand washing, etc. make us VERY different than the countries where Ebola is spreading. I'm not saying it's not a concern, but I just don't see it taking off here like it is over there. Nowhere near, in fact.

Good point. But how safe would WE be if it infected, say....half of Mexico?

It will never happen though. Mexico hospitals are world leaders in the field of cleanliness and sanitation. Besides, even if it did ravage Mexico our southern border has never been stronger than it is now.

03protege · Oct 1, 2014

Gator 45/70 said:
What does it matter? Dead democrats still vote for democrats.

Democrats don't discriminate, they welcome votes from dead republicans also.

MTregre · Oct 1, 2014

new virus, in a new part of the world, in a new environment, with a new genetic pool as possible carriers. In its current form I wouldn't think it all that huge of a threat like it is in Africa as sated above. BUT we all need to remember a virus like all living things, wants to continue to live. Traditionally a virus becomes far more likely to mutate when they are introduced into an area with the above listed changes. Especially when it is given time to spread.

I'm going watch Outbreak.

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Vermiform said:
Good point. But how safe would WE be if it infected, say....half of Mexico?

It will never happen though. Mexico hospitals are world leaders in the field of cleanliness and sanitation. Besides, even if it did ravage Mexico our southern border has never been stronger than it is now.

You just put me at ease :rolleyes:

eggplant33 · Oct 1, 2014

MTregre said:
new virus, in a new part of the world, in a new environment, with a new genetic pool as possible carriers. In its current form I wouldn't think it all that huge of a threat like it is in Africa as sated above. BUT we all need to remember a virus like all living things, wants to continue to live. Traditionally a virus becomes far more likely to mutate when they are introduced into an area with the above listed changes. Especially when it is given time to spread.

Well, technically, a virus isn't alive...

RedStickChick · Oct 1, 2014

Impeccable timing for season 5 of The Walking Dead.

Mxav · Oct 1, 2014

Season 5!

Creoleman · Oct 2, 2014

Vermiform said:
Good point. But how safe would WE be if it infected, say....half of Mexico?

It will never happen though. Mexico hospitals are world leaders in the field of cleanliness and sanitation. Besides, even if it did ravage Mexico our southern border has never been stronger than it is now.

Methinks I sense a bit o' the old sarcasm! But...point made.

Vermiform · Oct 2, 2014

Creoleman said:
Methinks I sense a bit o' the old sarcasm! But...point made.

We can barely keep up with and properly quarantine these first few cases that have slipped in via the airports. Tehas is still trying to figure out just where all the places are that this guy puked on day 5. Imagine 500 "undocumented" cases slipping across the southern border seeking medical attention hidden within sea of 5000 running from the plague. An Ebola ravaged Mexico would make Beirut look like a utopia.

Devilneck · Oct 2, 2014

Vermiform said:
We can barely keep up with and properly quarantine these first few cases that have slipped in via the airports. Tehas is still trying to figure out just where all the places are that this guy puked on day 5. Imagine 500 "undocumented" cases slipping across the southern border seeking medical attention hidden within sea of 5000 running from the plague. An Ebola ravaged Mexico would make Beirut look like a utopia.

It's going to happen, no doubt in my mind.

freedive10 · Oct 2, 2014

And what does this say to terrorists??? send martyrs to infected areas, get them infected and try to travel to US to cause massive panic and havoc...imagine the loss in productivity and strain on the economy with all thenparents of all those kids who now have to stay home to keep there kids from getting infected...

Vermiform · Oct 2, 2014

freedive10 said:
And what does this say to terrorists??? send martyrs to infected areas, get them infected and try to travel to US to cause massive panic and havoc...imagine the loss in productivity and strain on the economy with all thenparents of all those kids who now have to stay home to keep there kids from getting infected...

Happened on a small scale in Dallas yesterday.

School Children

Duncan did come in contact with five children who attended four Dallas ISD schools. They were pulled out of class and will be isolated at home.

The district notified parents at Conrad High, Hotchkiss Elementary, Dan D. Rogers Elementary and Tasby Middle schools. Letters also went home to parents at Lowe Elementary because it is next door to Tasby.

Some parents pulled their students out of school early after hearing the news.

*I am very afraid and I feel like they should let us know for the safety of our children. They should tell us who the child is and where the people are living at. It's our obligation to keep our children safe and it's their obligation to keep us safe,* said Natasha Lawrence, a parent.

The district would not disclose the names of the students for privacy reasons. None are showing symptoms of the deadly virus.

They will be allowed to communicate with their teachers over the internet. However, the absences for other children whose parents choose to keep them home will not be excused.

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