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To: BenLurkin

Unless you’re just trying for terror, Ebola would be a lousy one to pick.

Per AI...

“Historical Context: While Ebola has a high case fatality rate (averaging about 50%, though it can range from 25% to 90%), it has historically caused far fewer global deaths compared to widespread respiratory pandemics because it requires direct, close-proximity contact to spread.”


6 posted on 07/15/2026 7:15:18 AM PDT by mewzilla (Swing away, Mr. President, swing away! 🇺🇸 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿)
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To: mewzilla
Understood, however this particular strain is supposedly less efficient than typical. Sort of improved its function by having less gain of function. Or something.
7 posted on 07/15/2026 7:18:12 AM PDT by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is opinion or satire. Or both.)
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To: mewzilla
it requires direct, close-proximity contact to spread.

That happens when a primitive culture has a tradition of hugging its dead at funerals and then fights anyone who tries to stop them from doing that. Fortunately Ebola has a high burn rate and can’t be easily brought here due to the travel time. Let the natives deal with it their way and let’s stay out of it.

13 posted on 07/15/2026 7:57:53 AM PDT by mikey_hates_everything
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