Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Tom
Frieden questioned in Congress
The Ebola virus outbreak in America is causing
concern among the general public. Liberian tourist, Thomas Eric
Duncan, is the first person to die of Ebola in America, after
visiting family in Dallas, Texas. Two nurses that treated Duncan,
Nina Pham and Amber Vison, have since tested positive for Ebola.
Thomas Eric Duncan
In the wake of the viral outbreak, the U.S.
government, via the Center For Disease Control (CDC), has issued new
guidelines for the handling of the Ebola virus in America. This
medical emergency has made the public aware of the fact the CDC is
not prepared for all diseases that can strike, which is dangerous.
Nina Pham's boyfriend is now under quarantine
The government has to get on the ball and prepare
for every potential medical scenario that can strike America. It
will save lives. Infectious disease is a serious problem that
can kill rapidly. People are depending on the CDC in what is a
monumental task and one they cannot fail at, as the price is too
high.
Amber Vinson
The Ebola virus is nature gone out of control. The
perfect balance has been disrupted. Illness and death is the result
for thousands in Africa and Mr. Duncan, who passed on U.S. shores.
An international medical body needs to pool global resources in
addressing the Ebola crisis.
