Considering that symptoms can appear anytime between 21 and 45 days after exposure, I think the med-evac plane (if this part of the story is true) is precaution. If the woman was handling samples in any way similar to how the directly involved health care workers were exposed, I’d say she’s a pretty good candidate for displaying symptoms within the next month. Better to get her off the ship before she erupts than wait for the eruption. She’s another “health care” person who needs to have her head examined for common sense. “Oh wow, I’m on paid leave for 3 weeks, lets go on a cruise!” Geeze.
The cruise was probably booked last year with a hefty deposit. Very difficult to cancel, especially if the CDC was telling them it was A-OK to travel if there were no symptoms apparent.
True about the 2-21 days, but according to the article, she was at day 19, not having handled his samples since he was first tested, so they “believe” she is out of danger. That may be why they agreed to let her stay on the ship and self-isolate. But if she IS sick....
Anyway, thank you for your reply.