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[skuggles]

That a man with such a busy schedule took time out to "reassure" people, shows that he is indeed an intelligent man. He along with the others, recognized a general need and addressed it, even though it made his day even busier. It shows a level of understanding of what is going on in the media and in social media, that shows me he is in touch with the fears and concerns of the general population, and the level of misinformation. I think it is time well spent, and I don't bemoan the fact that such an important person was taken away from his duties. I think he was carrying out what has morphed into another of his duties. Who better to educate the uncertain public on this infectious disease, than one of the key advisors to the White House with his credentials. I am glad that they consider it important enough to help deescalate a growing frenzy.

[Free2be]

The media tends to amp up hysteria and it spreads. Remember this?

[Lila Belle]

On 10/3/2014 tansy said:

On 10/3/2014 pitdakota said:

On 10/3/2014 Lila Belle said:

These experts have been speaking and giving interviews for months, saying the same things said today.

Good news! And this should be around 80 plus suspected cases that have been handled appropriately to date in the US.

the info has been out there but some media outlets are dwelling on fear, maybe to juice up their ratings. Good to have pitdakota check in.

As I posted earlier, today was probably the first time they heard the facts and the science of Ebola.

Thank you, pitdakota !

[Elstongunn]

On 10/3/2014 skuggles said:

That a man with such a busy schedule took time out to "reassure" people, shows that he is indeed an intelligent man. He along with the others, recognized a general need and addressed it, even though it made his day even busier. It shows a level of understanding of what is going on in the media and in social media, that shows me he is in touch with the fears and concerns of the general population, and the level of misinformation. I think it is time well spent, and I don't bemoan the fact that such an important person was taken away from his duties. I think he was carrying out what has morphed into another of his duties. Who better to educate the uncertain public on this infectious disease, than one of the key advisors to the White House with his credentials. I am glad that they consider it important enough to help deescalate a growing frenzy.

I agree with you and Scottie.

One would have thought that the hospital in Dallas had read and knew enough about protocols in evaluating potential carriers of Ebola that a patient would not slip through cracks. Obviously not.

As the one woman speaker at the press conference (sorry, can't remember her name...I believe she was with HHS) emphasized: communicate, communicate, and communicate more. There is absolutely nothing wrong with that.

[jubilant]

One expert may speak to you more than another. One may speak to me better than the one who speaks to you. I think, if someone you tend to trust can give you information that leads to reassurance, peace, and calm .....why not? That is what we need. I don't know about you but I don't believe everything I hear from so called "experts". It has to be someone I trust...not someone You trust.

I edited this to let everyone know that the You word I used was not intended for any one person in particular here....I was just speaking of people in general. After reading it again, I felt it almost sounded like I was calling someone out. Please know, that was not the case.

[Deb1010again]

On 10/3/2014 pitdakota said:

On 10/3/2014 scotttie said:

Weeks???? There wasn't an ebola victim here who arrived on an airplane weeks ago. An ebola victim who showed up at a hospital and was sent home.

I have said all I care to. I am truly surprised that you, Pitdakota, don't have more sympathy and empathy for the common individual out there. Not me, not anyone else on this board.

A small news conference to try to once again allay fears is part of their job.

Surprised you don't see it that way. I truly am surprised. I thought you would be much more compassionate than that for people in the general public who don't see everything you see and don't have your education. I'm disappointed and that's all I have to say.

ETA: Thank goodness these professionals don't see it the way you do/

The point is that those in the general public you refer to needs to listen and try to learn. It is not about having compassion. And yes, I think about the time necessary to do what these individuals need to do, not allay the public when this information has already been out there.

Case in point with Dallas...plan in place to clean the apartment in Dallas, move the family, and dispose of hazardous waste. Looks good, but then a glitch on conflicting laws about disposal of hazardous waste. They need to work on this.

However, in the overall grand scheme of things...it isn't all that big of a deal. The press is making a big deal of it but the contacts that are quarantined have already experienced the greatest exposure they are going to. Leaving towels and sheets in the apartment isn't really going to provide them with any more exposure than they have already had. However, it would be foolish to try and push through this and come up with anything to get that apartment cleaned because of the press. That would be a mistake. That would disappoint me. But that is not what they are doing. Even though anyone that might me unnecessarily exposed to the linens, clothes etc. would be at very low risk, that is a risk they don't want to take.

Now the emphasis is on following protocol and working through the conflicting laws to ensure that other members of the public are not unnecessarily and accidentally exposed as the hazmat procedures for disposal are met. And that is what the public should expect.

Pit - I so agree with you. My sister who is a Dr. in Immunology said the same thing to me last night, She got disgusted with Rachel Maddow (who she usually loves to watch) because she was making such a big deal about the towels and sheets being left in the apartment. The media has done a real disservice on this.

The CNN anchor actually asked the Hazmat contractor live on-air if the people in the apartment looked "healthy". He said he wasn't brought in to evaluate that so didn't fall for the anchor's attempt to blow this thing up even more.

I do hope you continue to contribute as you always do in this forum. Your knowledge and approach is needed.

[scotttie]

On 10/3/2014 ktlynam said:

On 10/3/2014 skuggles said:

That a man with such a busy schedule took time out to "reassure" people, shows that he is indeed an intelligent man. He along with the others, recognized a general need and addressed it, even though it made his day even busier. It shows a level of understanding of what is going on in the media and in social media, that shows me he is in touch with the fears and concerns of the general population, and the level of misinformation. I think it is time well spent, and I don't bemoan the fact that such an important person was taken away from his duties. I think he was carrying out what has morphed into another of his duties. Who better to educate the uncertain public on this infectious disease, than one of the key advisors to the White House with his credentials. I am glad that they consider it important enough to help deescalate a growing frenzy.

I agree with you and Scottie.

One would have thought that the hospital in Dallas had read and knew enough about protocols in evaluating potential carriers of Ebola that a patient would not slip through cracks. Obviously not.

As the one woman speaker at the press conference (sorry, can't remember her name...I believe she was with HHS) emphasized: communicate, communicate, and communicate more. There is absolutely nothing wrong with that.

I just saw this.

Well said both.

[focksie]

ITA that public reassurance is an important thing to do. Expecting the general public to "educate themselves" is really expecting too much when you think about all the individuals who fall for everyday scams and individuals who take home remedies willy nilly. A lot of people just don't have the wherewithal to research and educate themselves.

Although it's a serious situation the media will continue to sensationalize to some extent for ratings, unfortunately.

SMH about post #55 where the CNN anchor asked the HAZMAT contractor if the people in the apartment looked healthy. What an ignoranus. (not a typo)

[jubilant]

Has anyone heard anything more about how the camera man with Nancy Snyderman contracted Ebola? Finding that out is of utmost importance I would think. I haven't heard a thing about that . Haven't watched the news yet this morning.

[Deb1010again]

On 10/6/2014 jubilant said:

Has anyone heard anything more about how the camera man with Nancy Snyderman contracted Ebola? Finding that out is of utmost importance I would think. I haven't heard a thing about that . Haven't watched the news yet this morning.

He's landing in Nebraska this morning. He will be going to the hospital where the other Ebola stricken patient was successfully treated. His parents are already there waiting.