People think in linear fashion.
The virus reproduces in exponential fashion.
What could possibly go wrong. :-(
I imagine it probably is a shock for those arriving in the US, not to be met with hazmat suits when that’s what they experienced overseas. But unlike earlier travelers who came in when no foreign blockades were in place, these travelers forget they’ve already run the gauntlet to get here. Is it really going to make anyone feel safer if a bunnysuit points a thermometer at them as they disembark?
video clip of those surprised there’s no bunny suits at US ports of entry:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rC3ozSV1Tw
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, the indignation shown towards possible infected on flights, or heaven forbid, a quarantine facility in their town, is nowhere to be found when it comes to completely unscreened illegals flooding sanctuary cities and surrounding areas for decades.
The Reality: Our three-point screening process:
1. All incoming are screened at the foreign point of departure for temp and signs of illness or travel through hotspots. This is the first cull and usually has several steps just to get to the gate.
2. Our second line of defense is the flightcrew themselves, who are highly trained in body language and security. Per FAA regulations, the stews report any person appearing sick inflight. Flights with a sick passenger will be met by the CDC and that person will be mandatory quarantined until test results come back. This is the second cull.
3. Our third line of defense is Customs. Also trained in body language, the screening could be a short or long conversation which is the agent’s way of determining whether you’re sick and if you’ve taken any meds and where you’ve been. Those flagged at customs are segregated for enhanced screening.
We might add a 2b step, and have the stews take everyone’s temp before they disembark, but that still won’t catch those who lie about self-medicating. And the stews are very good at spotting sick people anyway, especially on non-stop flights of some length.
Since we can’t swab test every passenger and have them sit around on a plane or in a lobby for 48 hours waiting for results, it’s up to the passenger to be truthful about their travels, what medications they’ve taken and who they’ve been in contact with. And to be smart enough to limit their contacts once back in the states (unless you’re on the CCP payroll that is).
The CDC has added a glossy postcard sized handout with directions on what symptoms to look for and what to do for those not smart enough to turn on the tv or do a search on the internet.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krKfxTn9kvQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAMh4GeSCuE