Rsubzero(USA)=Zero and is likely to remain that way if the only two persons entering the USA with ebola are the Dr. and the nurse. Rsubzero in third world countries will never equal Rsubzero in the USA. Especially when the people infected are in quarantine at Emory. That’s the current math here in the USA which is what our discussion was centered on. Relax, make a sign and stand at the border chanting “sick Americans not welcome”. Maybe Ann will join you.
In epidemiology, you know it doesn’t work like that, and you know with the current southern border issues, that the number of infected patients in the US is unknown.
The way this disease is being handled, and has been handled so far, is unacceptable.
This is the point of the article. At one point you have to enact protocols WE KNOW to be effective. One of them is keeping this stuff OUT of the US.
It is apparent you have absolutely no background in this stuff.
This is science and math, not romance. Can’t lead with your heart here.