<p>^^ One way or the other, we will be studied, I agree.</p>
<p>Frontier notifying more passengers. Not just those on Vinson’s flights.
<a href=“http://www.wfaa.com/story/news/health/2014/10/16/frontier-airlines-notifying-more-passengers-of-ebola/17375695/”>http://www.wfaa.com/story/news/health/2014/10/16/frontier-airlines-notifying-more-passengers-of-ebola/17375695/</a></p>
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<p>Thanks, Elleneast, that was an interesting read. Although I admit it made me feel like the situation in Africa is futile, due to the total lack of infrastructure. This line from the article jumped out at me:
I have not heard anything about how this factors into stopping the disease. In other words, is it going to be unstoppable because it can jump from animals to humans at any time?</p>
<p>It means that we can’t eradicate it in the same way that might be possible with smallpox or something where there could be a last case. There will always be animal reservoirs in the jungle that have the potential to set off another outbreak. Now nobody get any ideas about eliminating the jungle. Scientist don’t yet know all the possible reservoirs outside of primates and fruit bats.</p>
<p>“One thing Yale did was limit the number of healthcare workers attending and in contact with the patient–two MDs and two nurses with rotating shifts instead of 76+ at Dallas. When the number of staff is reduced, it reduces the number who will have to be quarantined.”</p>
<p>Thx. Seems like they knew exactly what not to do. </p>
<p>Glad to hear the first nurse will be arriving at NIH in Bethesda this evening - I have more confidence in NIH than Texas Presbyterian. Local reaction has been fairly calm thus far.</p>
<p>[Ohio</a> bridal store closes after Ebola patient Amber Vinson’s visit](<a href=“National News - New York Daily News”>Ohio bridal store closes after Ebola patient Amber Vinson's visit )</p>
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<p>Which is why it’s been so important to dissect what Texas Pres did wrong.</p>
<p>Yes, in a non-judgmental way, it is certainly crucial do dissect what went wrong at Texas Pres, so that better protocols can be implemented and prevent further spread and fear. Limiting healthcare personnel makes great sense to me, especially when you’re not sure what you’re working with. Glad Yale took the measures it did–makes sense to me.</p>
<p>CDC says Nurse Vinson may have started experiencing symptoms on Friday, the day she flew TO Cleveland.</p>
<p><a href=“CDC says Ebola-infected nurse Vinson's illness may have begun Friday”>CDC says Ebola-infected nurse Vinson's illness may have begun Friday;
<p>^That changes the story. Was she have a fever?</p>
<p>The CDC is vague on what symptoms exactly.
The bridal store says she didn’t seem ill.</p>
<p>@Elleneast–thanks for the Paul Farmer article; he’s been a hero of mine for many years.</p>
<p>Nina walked just fine over to the plane and up the steps. That’s encouraging, though certainly doesn’t mean she’s out of the woods. But still, good to see.</p>
<p>I’m appalled that that was filmed, though I am very glad to here she’s doing so welll!</p>
<p>^Was she ever sick as in real sick? I know she had a fever. Did it develop further?</p>
<p>Garlamd, all of the transfers have been covered live, going back to Brantly. Last night we had helicopter coverage of Vinson’s ambulance ride to the airport. </p>
<p>I know this isn’t funny, but it struck me as hilarious in a twisted way. When I left work tonight there was a guy in Times Square with a bullhorn screaming “Ebola here! Get your Ebola virus here.”</p>
<p>And we saw her get into and out of the ambulance in Atlanta, and the heavily guarded escort from the small local airport to Emory. I actually think the films of them ambulating under their own steam are reassuring to people. And with all that protective gear, its not violating any privacy!</p>
<p>Lasma–ah, I did not know that. No TV news here (by choice.) I do wish those kinds of things were not filmed, though. If feels like a violation of privacy.</p>