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Comment by lee

Am I one of the minorities who believe that this hype about Ebola is more sensationalism and news than an actual pandemic we should be fearful for?

Let's take a lot at what we can agree on:

* The number of cases of infected patients is fairly small.

* The vector of transmission is fluid exchange, so that reduces its ability to spread.

* The virus doesn't appear to lie dormant, and is only contagious when the patient becomes symptomatic.

The chances of contracting the disease in a western country so far is near 0. The chances of contracting the disease in AFRICA is fairly improbable too.

It really sounds like sensationalism at its finest.

parent lee 12 years ago

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