[oblomov]

My understanding is that sneezing and coughing aren’t typical symptoms of the disease, unlike, say, influenza and measles.

[zimfam007]

Understand your reasoning; however, when the mucosial membranes are agitated, as happens in most infections ( as with Ebola) an infected person will cough and sneeze as the body tries to clear pathways. Just understand that this disease, in early stages, mimics diseases like influenza and malaria....

[iontheball]

My understanding is that sneezing and coughing aren’t typical symptoms of the disease, unlike, say, influenza and measles.
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A person does not need to have Ebola to sneeze or cough. These are common reoccurring bodily functions, just as sweat is secreted from the human body. Viral particles do not need to hit someone, they may land or be placed by hand contact on an article that is subsequently touch by another.

[lostboy61]

Well here is my problem with this whole thing. I saw a medical study that was done on shopping carts at your local store. 72% had fecal matter on the handles from poor bathroom practices. So if the general population can not wipe there ass correctly and wash their hands what chance do we have? If you add sneezing and coughing than stores are a good place to die.

[trebb]

My understanding is that sneezing and coughing aren’t typical symptoms of the disease, unlike, say, influenza and measles.

Don't forget we're also heading into Flu season - will be many bugs that do cause coughing/sneezing and they aren't exclusive to folks who have not contracted Ebola...