CDC trucks raise questions in Hickory

wcnc ^ | 10/16/14

[knak]

HICKORY, N.C. – Four tractor trailer trucks from the Centers for Disease Control triggered concerns Thursday that there was something related to Ebola going on in Hickory.

A CDC Project Manager, Janis Eklund, said there was no Ebola scare.

"Absolutely not," she said.

Eklund said the trucks are used as part of a study concerning the health and nutritional status of people living in the greater Hickory area, but she understands why seeing CDC trucks in the city triggered immediate concern.

"So, I'm hoping that once they hear that and know why we are really here, that will dispel their worries," said Eklund.

After the confirmed Ebola cases in Dallas, Texas, concern is growing.

Governor Pat McCrory, who was at a charity event in Conover, told NBC Charlotte the state is having to deal with rumor control on a daily basis, answering questions like why are CDC trucks in Hickory.

McCrory said he is now getting a briefing every day on the level of the state's preparedness should Ebola come here.

"You know, I am feeling very confident North Carolina is prepared as best as possible," he said, but added that 100% preparation is never really possible.

"This is a very dangerous disease, and we are making sure that we have trained people in place and precautions in place in case this terrible disease does come to North Carolina," McCrory said.

There have been several questions raised about how the Ebola virus was able to spread to healthcare workers in Dallas.

McCrory said North Carolina is learning from other missteps.

"Our job is to try to prevent it from coming to North Carolina, and if it happens to come, do everything we can to contain it."

[Smokin' Joe]

Ping...

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[mabarker1]

So are they still there Today?

[Alamo-Girl]

Thanks for the ping!

[ProtectOurFreedom]

Hmmm...I wouldn’t put it past the racial revengers to sell us Ebola infected furniture.