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Did anyone watch the National Geographic show "Hot Zone"??

Laneysmom — Thu, 30 May 2019 18:17:38 GMT

I watched all 6 episodes plus the documentary shows. I found it thought provoking...especially since it demonstrates how totally unprepared we really are to combat a monster "supervirus". The series is based on a true story. It's being re-run on Saturday on the National Geographic channel....and I highly recommend it!!! Wonder what viewers thought of the ending??

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colliemom4 — Thu, 30 May 2019 18:24:04 GMT

I tried to watch it but never finished. It is an interesting topic.

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skincaremaven — Thu, 30 May 2019 18:33:53 GMT

I really enjoyed it and found it very thought provoking!

I highly recommend it it, as well @Laneysmom

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Estates — Thu, 30 May 2019 19:08:21 GMT

@Laneysmom Thanks for letting us know you liked it.I have it all recorded.It was rated one of the 12 best shows for summer so I recorded it all.As I mentioned on another topic,I am far behind on my other recorded shows from binge watching GOT with DH.We had to watch it every night since it was only on demand for a few weeks. We just got through catching up on Billions and now onto Enemy within. Whew...I feel like couch potato!

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chrystaltree — Thu, 30 May 2019 21:00:01 GMT

I finished episode 5 a little while ago. The frightening thing is that we are no more prepared for something like that than we were when during that time period. Perhaps even less prepared.

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janeec — Fri, 31 May 2019 15:35:54 GMT

I read the book years ago and was thrilled to see it in a mini-series. It was well done. My husband, who is squeamish, watched the whole thing and really liked it. This type of situation occurs more frequently than the public is told.

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SilleeMee — Fri, 31 May 2019 15:54:12 GMT

@janeec wrote:
I read the book years ago and was thrilled to see it in a mini-series. It was well done. My husband, who is squeamish, watched the whole thing and really liked it. This type of situation occurs more frequently than the public is told.

Really?? Can you give examples of that? I used to work in a biohazard lab (BSL-3) for a public health facility. Keeping the public informed of possible biological threats has and is a major tool used to control a possibly bad situation.

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agnesann — Fri, 31 May 2019 16:50:27 GMT

Thanks for the reminder and recommendation, @Laneysmom. I missed the first viewing, so I'll record this miniseries tomorrow. 👍

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CherryHugs — Fri, 31 May 2019 19:35:05 GMT

I heard it advertised but didnt watch. Sounds scary with a supervirus! Just what we need

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Caligurll — Fri, 31 May 2019 21:20:11 GMT

I just finished watching episode one; totally hooked! Settling in to watch the remaining 5 episodes.

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FlyersGirl — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 13:27:18 GMT

I have the 6 episodes on my DVR and hope to binge tomorrow.

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aubnwa01 — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 23:28:21 GMT

I read the book "The Hot Zone" a couple of years ago when there was an Ebola outbreak in Africa & a few patients were brought here to be treated & infected others. Scary stuff.

I recorded the whole series & watched the 1st episode last night & am also hooked.

I remember reading the Stephen King novel, "The Stand" back in 1978-79 & then, the uncut version in the early 90's when it came out. I made the mistake of reading the original during flu season & it scared teh crud out of me whenever someone would cough or sneeze around me!

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Q-Anu — Sun, 02 Jun 2019 20:46:55 GMT

I did watch the whole series last night, before bedtime. Gave myself nightmares since this and other supervirus epidemics remain a very real threat.

Doesn't help that I and my family live in Dallas.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ebola_virus_cases_in_the_United_States

'Nuff said.

The series was very well done, and I hope that some of TPTB were watching. Funding and proper protocols are more necessary than ever.

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aubnwa01 — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 06:54:03 GMT

I finally watched the final episode last night off of my DVR & I kept looking at the female aid worker that was the romantic interest for the CDC guy & thought, she looks a lot like Meryl Streep. Checked the cast list online this morning & sure enough, she's Grace Gummer, one of MS's daughters.