And they can make this statement based on what kind of evidence? The health care worker just left the state a couple of days ago. The incubation period is up to 3 weeks, so cases may not start popping up for 2 to 3 weeks from now. To make such a statement at this stage is exactly the reason that the public has absolutely no trust in what government officials say. I certainly don't believe them. Our highest level government official has proven that he lies in almost every statement he makes, so why should we believe anything the rest of them state for the purpose of political expediency. They're trying to prevent panic, but the end result is that they promote panic instead.
OK, Freepers, time for action.
Call your reps in DC and tell them the flights from West Africa through any hub HAVE TO STOP!
The place to fight this disease is at its source, not here.
The “screening” process at our airports is a joke and ineffective. 150 people a day are coming here from West Africa—that is 4500 a month. Some will show a fever and yet may be carrying the virus.
Our healthcare system will shutdown if this continues.
We already have cases in Kansas, Nebraska, Massachusetts, Virginia, and Texas.
The first order of business of a government is to protect their citizens. And this government is failing to do so.
Make the calls.
The family you save may be your own.