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There's an ebola outbreak in DRC, but don't worry - RFK Jr is in charge. (Original Post) milestogo Sep 5 OP
I remember a previous outbreak EYESORE 9001 Sep 5 #1
It is deadly and contagious. milestogo Sep 5 #2

EYESORE 9001

(29,054 posts)
1. I remember a previous outbreak
Fri Sep 5, 2025, 01:33 PM
Sep 5

Barack Obama was President. Some carried the virus back to the US, and each case was identified and isolated quickly. One unfortunate casualty was a bridal shop in my neighborhood where a person carrying Ebola got fitted for a dress. Decontamination was thorough - rendering the place of business unusable long enough to let the business dominoes fall. Fortunately, that’s the worst I remember about that outbreak.

With brainworm bobby at the helm, gawd knows what he’ll decide. Meanwhile, what’s being done to screen passengers? It gets around quite readily, yunno.

milestogo

(21,828 posts)
2. It is deadly and contagious.
Fri Sep 5, 2025, 03:34 PM
Sep 5

Hospitals and clinics should be asking screening questions about travel, at the very least.

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