The repercussions would last for some time, given that ebola is believed to be transmissible via certain bodily fluids for what, seven months in individuals who survive infection? People are weak and irresponsible, any number of lesser STD’s let alone AIDS has shown us this. All it would take is one or a couple of people having sexual contact and there it goes again.
The economic impact would likely be major as well. Much of the country is still limping along, only holding it together due to government stimulus spending. During a bona fide outbreak of a disease with this level of mortality, retail would absolutely dry up, only the absolute bare necessities would be purchased.
yep, if foothold attained ... economy is gone.