Do not say things that are so inaccurate.
Small pox can be spread by people who don't yet know they have it and even by people who are infected but do not come down with the disease.
I was just repeating what an expert said on TV. Now I know that was wrong. See my post where I said, "Ignorance was bliss."
Right. I was misinformed.
Absolutely true, tallhappy. Infected sheets and other types of clothing and linens can also infect during a specfic time frame.
In all fairness to Theresa, I think she (?) is attempting to calm people -- even herself. I believe in preparing for the worst case scenario -- then not having it occur. There is much conjecture and speculation at this point. I, for one, am a pragmatist who errs on the side of being overly suspicious and overly prepared. That does not mean I don't go for the "best" in all situations.
Operating from a position of overall knowledge and understanding of potential dangers, conflicts and adversity is definitely operating from a position of strength if used wisely.