The Rooster
"Okeydoke"
Avian Influenza Page - State of New Jersey (click here)
It was only recently New Jersey had an outbreak of avian flu. It got handled before it became a problem for the surrounding states and area. I congratulate the people of New Jersey and Governor of New Jersey for handling it so well.
The new challenge for New Jersey, New York and Illinois in confronting and winning the battle with Ebola can be counter intuitive. I think every person in the country is a bit uncomfortable with this new challenge. But, if the protocol established by the CDC works, then it works.
I know it doesn't feel good, but, the virus is primarily contained in the USA. I sincerely do not expect any additional cases from anyone being in the vicinity of Dr. Spencer.
Kindly remember one thing, the Americans returning from West Africa are the experts on the disease. They have hands on care of many Ebola patients and while the virus is not contained in West Africa, it is due to the condition of the people and rituals difficult to control in their culture.
The USA and the global community doesn't need anyone's best guess about Ebola, everyone needs answers and methods of containment that works. This is not a blame game either. There should be no political backlash regarding this challenge to the USA. Everyone involved is doing their level best to protect Americans from Ebola. I believe that completely. Again, Governor Christi did magnificent work in eradicating the avian flu. Just think about that for a minute and realize he is set on eradicating Ebola, too.
UNDNJ needs to bring some heated blankets to Kaci. And if this is the type of treatment some governors are comfortable with, a tent is only a temporary answer to this protocol. Winter is coming and let's not stress anyone to who may already be compromised.
...While she is being provided (click here) with food and water, the tent is not heated and she is dressed in uncomfortable paper scrubs. She was permitted to bring personal belongings into the tent.
Kaci has written a detailed account of her experience.
Doctors Without Borders is very concerned about the conditions and uncertainty she is facing and is attempting to obtain information from hospital officials....
Doctors Without Borders is very concerned about the conditions and uncertainty she is facing and is attempting to obtain information from hospital officials....
UNDNJ needs to do better.
