Tuesday, October 14, 2014

President Obama is correct in his approach to defeat Ebola.

Ultimately there will 4000 American soldiers to assist in the war against Ebola. It is a war. Definitely. I am sure the CDC and WHO are working with the American soldiers to be sure there is excellent facilities and they aren't going to fall prey to this disease.

Just let me say this. If Ebola continues to ravage people in West Africa and perhaps beyond, the global economy is going to decline. Ebola is such an insidious that can effect anyone, the confidence in travel and even social engagement will begin decline. There is a war to fight and it is a war against this disease. 

With President Obama out ahead of this incredible increase in the numbers of people exposed and will it will hamper the fear, but, it will also decrease the chances this virus will become out of control. 

A hundred additional U.S. soldiers (click here) arrived in Liberia early Tuesday, bringing the number of American troops combating Ebola in West Africa up to 565, according to the Department of Defense. Three mobile labs for Ebola testing and treatment are functional in West Africa, and personnel has tested more than 1,000 suspected Ebola samples, according to the Defense Department. The three technicians manning each lab will be the only troops to have direct contact with Ebola samples, military leaders said Tuesday....

...The operation will cost an estimated $750 million throughout the first six months, U.S. Army Gen. David Rodriguez, the commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), said Tuesday....