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The Economist explains: How Nigeria stopped Ebola, Oct 20th 2014
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<blockquote data-quote="_CY_" data-source="post: 2644204" data-attributes="member: 7629"><p>NY, NJ Govs Issue Mandatory Quarantine for Travelers Who Treated Ebola Patients</p><p></p><p>Mandatory quarantine. New York and New Jersey governors announced Friday afternoon that all travelers entering the United States at JFK and Newark Liberty International Airports who have had direct contact with patients afflicted with Ebola in Sierra Leone, Liberia and Guinea will be quarantined for 21 days.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.boston.com/health/2014/10/24/ebola-today-nyc-doctor-tests-positive-for-ebola/JRBXLBuNuJG2vaknVOjNVL/story.html" target="_blank">http://www.boston.com/health/2014/10/24/ebola-today-nyc-doctor-tests-positive-for-ebola/JRBXLBuNuJG2vaknVOjNVL/story.html</a></p><p></p><p>Since taking office, I have erred on the side of caution when it comes to the safety and protection of New Yorkers, and the current situation regarding Ebola will be no different, said NY Governor Andrew Cuomo in a statement. The steps New York and New Jersey are taking today will strengthen our safeguards to protect our residents against this disease and help ensure those that may be infected by Ebola are treated with the highest precautions.</p><p></p><p>I have been clear that we will take whatever steps are necessary to protect the public health of the people of New Jersey which is exactly what these joint efforts with Governor Cuomo will do with additional screening and heightened standards for quarantine, said New Jersey Governor Chris Christie. By demanding these enhance measures, we are ensuring that any suspected cases are identified quickly and effectively, and that proper safeguards are executed.</p><p></p><p>5:30 p.m. ET: Get your flu shot and stop freaking out, NYC. City officials said that all officials followed the exact protocols in handling Dr. Craig Spencer as soon as he was considered to be at risk for Ebola on Thursday. His fiance is being quarantined, and the medical detectives are determining all possible contacts that may need to be in quarantine. New York Citys mayor emphasized that casual contact cannot lead to this disease.</p><p></p><p>There is no cause for everyday New Yorkers to be alarmed, said Mayor Bill de Blasio in a press conference Friday afternoon. Only through direct and intimate contact can that disease be transmitted. New Yorkers who have not been exposed to an infected persons bodily fluids are not at risk, and theres no reason for New Yorkers to change their routine in any way.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="_CY_, post: 2644204, member: 7629"] NY, NJ Govs Issue Mandatory Quarantine for Travelers Who Treated Ebola Patients Mandatory quarantine. New York and New Jersey governors announced Friday afternoon that all travelers entering the United States at JFK and Newark Liberty International Airports who have had direct contact with patients afflicted with Ebola in Sierra Leone, Liberia and Guinea will be quarantined for 21 days. [url]http://www.boston.com/health/2014/10/24/ebola-today-nyc-doctor-tests-positive-for-ebola/JRBXLBuNuJG2vaknVOjNVL/story.html[/url] Since taking office, I have erred on the side of caution when it comes to the safety and protection of New Yorkers, and the current situation regarding Ebola will be no different, said NY Governor Andrew Cuomo in a statement. The steps New York and New Jersey are taking today will strengthen our safeguards to protect our residents against this disease and help ensure those that may be infected by Ebola are treated with the highest precautions. I have been clear that we will take whatever steps are necessary to protect the public health of the people of New Jersey which is exactly what these joint efforts with Governor Cuomo will do with additional screening and heightened standards for quarantine, said New Jersey Governor Chris Christie. By demanding these enhance measures, we are ensuring that any suspected cases are identified quickly and effectively, and that proper safeguards are executed. 5:30 p.m. ET: Get your flu shot and stop freaking out, NYC. City officials said that all officials followed the exact protocols in handling Dr. Craig Spencer as soon as he was considered to be at risk for Ebola on Thursday. His fiance is being quarantined, and the medical detectives are determining all possible contacts that may need to be in quarantine. New York Citys mayor emphasized that casual contact cannot lead to this disease. There is no cause for everyday New Yorkers to be alarmed, said Mayor Bill de Blasio in a press conference Friday afternoon. Only through direct and intimate contact can that disease be transmitted. New Yorkers who have not been exposed to an infected persons bodily fluids are not at risk, and theres no reason for New Yorkers to change their routine in any way. [/QUOTE]
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