Posted on Oct 8, 2014
Will deploying more US troops to fight Ebola increase the chances of the virus spreading through more states?
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Have you noticed whenever you turn on the news or read it—Ebola seems to be everywhere? It is a little scary. Cases of Ebola have now been found in Dallas and D.C. Doctors and aid workers from across the world are helping fight the battle against this epidemic, but how much do you really know about this virus? There are many misconceptions about Ebola, so lets clear some up now:
1. Ebola is extremely infectious but not extremely contagious. It is infectious, because an exceedingly small amount can cause illness.
2. Ebola is moderately contagious. The virus is not transmitted through the air.
3. Humans can be infected by other humans if they come in contact with body fluids from an infected person or contaminated objects from infected persons.
This week, President Obama declared that there will be additional screening measures to prevent the virus from ravaging the United States but will not be banning any air travel. The Coast Guard is also starting to put protocols in place for ships that have recently been in Ebola-affected areas. Passengers will be checked for symptoms of the virus before the ship docks. Is this enough or should the U.S. take a more drastic approach and ban all travel unless approved to these virus devastated countries?
As many know, up to 4,000 service members will be deployed to aid in the battle against Ebola in West Africa, but is this really something U.S. Military should be involved in? Operation United Assistance will focus on building treatment units in Liberia and aid in training local health workers to treat patients. Troops are not expected to have direct contact with Ebola patients, but they will still be trained on the proper methods that come with personal protection equipment. With so many Americans being deployed to West Africa, will this only increase the chances of Ebola spreading through States?
1. Ebola is extremely infectious but not extremely contagious. It is infectious, because an exceedingly small amount can cause illness.
2. Ebola is moderately contagious. The virus is not transmitted through the air.
3. Humans can be infected by other humans if they come in contact with body fluids from an infected person or contaminated objects from infected persons.
This week, President Obama declared that there will be additional screening measures to prevent the virus from ravaging the United States but will not be banning any air travel. The Coast Guard is also starting to put protocols in place for ships that have recently been in Ebola-affected areas. Passengers will be checked for symptoms of the virus before the ship docks. Is this enough or should the U.S. take a more drastic approach and ban all travel unless approved to these virus devastated countries?
As many know, up to 4,000 service members will be deployed to aid in the battle against Ebola in West Africa, but is this really something U.S. Military should be involved in? Operation United Assistance will focus on building treatment units in Liberia and aid in training local health workers to treat patients. Troops are not expected to have direct contact with Ebola patients, but they will still be trained on the proper methods that come with personal protection equipment. With so many Americans being deployed to West Africa, will this only increase the chances of Ebola spreading through States?
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I think if you contain it and can limit the spread in Africa, you reduce the chance of it spreading around the world. When it comes to disease the military might be the best suited to respond. We do have great service members that can set up field hospitals, and we do have very knowledgeable personnel in dealing with Nuclear Biological and Chemical threats. I think that the threat of Ebola is a bit overstated seeing as the main three countries suffering from the outbreak have issues with infrastructure or have been war torn for quite some time. Nigeria had an outbreak that spread to 20 people and out of that 8 people died as of October 1st. So part of this is the fear and lack of understanding of the disease along with a news media that is looking to use fear to draw in a larger audience.
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A simple virus that made everyone lost its initiative. Virus so this is as brutal as we know but can be easily dealt with. What so we know of the ebola. Transfer from people to people thru body fluis and contaminated objects.
1 stop feeding the virus. Quarantine all affected peesonnel from affected area. Quarantine mean nobody goes in or out for the duration of the known incubation period of the disease.
2. Banned all travel to and from the affected countries
3. Stop trying to be a hero and do what is needed to be done and grow a pair of t****cle to say no we are not putting more american people at risk.
If a doctor was affected what makes everyone think that Joe Snuffy would do a better job where he just graduated 6 months AIT and on his first highspeed low drag mission? All the answers point to a disaster.
1 stop feeding the virus. Quarantine all affected peesonnel from affected area. Quarantine mean nobody goes in or out for the duration of the known incubation period of the disease.
2. Banned all travel to and from the affected countries
3. Stop trying to be a hero and do what is needed to be done and grow a pair of t****cle to say no we are not putting more american people at risk.
If a doctor was affected what makes everyone think that Joe Snuffy would do a better job where he just graduated 6 months AIT and on his first highspeed low drag mission? All the answers point to a disaster.
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A simple but very deadly virus, and if it mutates to airborne vectors, we are screwed. It will sweep across America like an influenza epidemic....not fearmongering, just sharing a little sight.. from someone that got the MUMPS in Somalia...the Corps man were like, wtf? we haven't ever seen this before, what do we do? I was quarantined for two weeks...in misery.
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ebola virus is not a new existing virus. for now the concern is damage control. We need to stop sending people with less than 24 hours of training about how to deal with the virus. in any event we should follow the same concept as all epidemic events. when there is an outbreak, quarantine everysingle person that possibly been infected. it seems like the government are more willing to send us out there ill equipped on both training and basic infrastructure and equipment to handle this case. I had multiple hazmat training and we just had our ebola exercise last week. it that was a real case 50% of my staff will be a look at for possible contamination. I ask some questions during AAR and all I got is that we are waiting for more guidance and equipment. I totally understand your concern. not sure about your story on MUMPS since mumps is not an airborne virus but it is considered to be transmitted through droplet. Someone could have sneeze, cough, lick a spoon or wipe there mouth with their hands and touch an object that you apparently touched after, but I am pretty sure I have not heard of any other mode of transmission for MUMPS.
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1. Quarantine all infected people in the U.S.
2. Black list anyone traveling from Africa or other infected areas from entering the U.S. before being screened.
3. Don't lick people that recently entered the U.S. from Africa or other infected areas.
Problem solved...what fuels a virus? Bodies. Stop giving it more bodies.
Someone seriously needs to remove this f**king ass clown and his administration soon.
2. Black list anyone traveling from Africa or other infected areas from entering the U.S. before being screened.
3. Don't lick people that recently entered the U.S. from Africa or other infected areas.
Problem solved...what fuels a virus? Bodies. Stop giving it more bodies.
Someone seriously needs to remove this f**king ass clown and his administration soon.
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There are military personnel trained to deal with these issues; so why not have them go out and do their job and help save lives. This is a far better and more noble cause than fighting more wars in countries where we have nothing to gain.
Pay attention folks, this is how you win hearts and minds and make allies to spread your influence world wide.
Pay attention folks, this is how you win hearts and minds and make allies to spread your influence world wide.
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I don't think we should put more of our people at risk by trying to take on Ebola.
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I don't think its the Marine Corps' job to fight Ebola! Just another example of a clueless Commander in Chief trying to make a decision. I wonder some days if he has a dart board in the Oval Office, and he bases decisions on his throws?!
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