Isn’t there a test for Ebola? - Yes
How long does it take to run? - Depends on volume. It’s an exclusive CDC research product, it’s not like they can call Abbott and say “send us 10 000 more Ebola kits”. If they have a lot to do, it’s gonna be a long time.
Why aren’t the results published promptly? - They are, but there’s a backlog now.
The first thing I thought of when they started talking about those laser-style thermometers was… they’ll just load up on NSAIDS just before hitting the airport. That’ll lower a fever at least a degree or two… Be interesting to know if Duncan did that very thing.