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this is an unprecedented outbreak in west africa. we're surging with response from the whole of government in the u.s. and globally. this will be a long-hard fight but we believe we can contain the outbreak in west africa. as of today the only patients in ebola u.s. are in hospitals. and it is important to put in perspective what the risks are. ebola is scary. it's a deadly disease, but we know how to stop t and we're stopping it in west africa community by community. dallas is doing an excellent job of tracing contacts to stop it there, and healthcare workers throughout the u.s. need to think ebola in people who have fever and have returned from any of these three countries in the past 21 days. two more questions, and then we're going to stop. >> cdc set out strict guidelines from ebola patients. can you expand on those guidelines, and will the cdc be involved. >> the way ebola works is if you're exposed but not sick you have no ability to pass it on to others. as you begin to get sick, you have a fever you may be able to pass it to
this is an unprecedented outbreak in west africa. we're surging with response from the whole of government in the u.s. and globally. this will be a long-hard fight but we believe we can contain the outbreak in west africa. as of today the only patients in ebola u.s. are in hospitals. and it is important to put in perspective what the risks are. ebola is scary. it's a deadly disease, but we know how to stop t and we're stopping it in west africa community by community. dallas is doing an...
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traveling to west africa to treat ebola patients. sadly, tragically even, this ebola outbreak in west africa has occurred in countries that have little to no modern medical infrastructure. and that is the reason that we have seen this ebola outbreak spiral so quickly, in a way that has claimed so many lives. so we want to make sure that whatever policies are put in place in this country to protect the american public do not serve as a disincentive to doctors and nurses from this country volunteering to travel to west after coto tre-- africa to trea ebola patients. first, it reflects a commitment from a doctor or a nurse to travel to west africa, reflect as generosity of spirit and a concern for common humanity that is worthy of praise. it also reflect as commitment to the ideal that stopping the ebola outbreak in west africa is the only way we can eliminate the risk to the american people from the ebola virus. and i guess this is the last thing i want to say about this, jim, is you will hear from the cdc later today some additional i
traveling to west africa to treat ebola patients. sadly, tragically even, this ebola outbreak in west africa has occurred in countries that have little to no modern medical infrastructure. and that is the reason that we have seen this ebola outbreak spiral so quickly, in a way that has claimed so many lives. so we want to make sure that whatever policies are put in place in this country to protect the american public do not serve as a disincentive to doctors and nurses from this country...
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the best way to stop this epidemic is to help people fro in west africa. we need to treat them return in respect. >> president obama agreed with dr. anthony fouchi. the president underscored the steps we take must be guided by the best medical science as informed from our best medical health experts, and measures should be crafted so as not to discourage health workers from serving in west africa. governor cuomo's administration said that healthcare workers can be monitored at home. >> during that 21 days healthcare workers would check in on them twice a day. >> and u.s. ambassador to the united nations touched down in guinea in a five-day fact-finding mission on the ebola crisis. >> we need to be part of the solution and not runaway with something. it will come to us. >> the "world health organization" said it estimates there have been more than 10,000 cases since the outbreaks' beginning earlier this year. >> thousands are already dead of ebola in west africa. many thousands more will likely be dead before it's over. how to respond in the united states t
the best way to stop this epidemic is to help people fro in west africa. we need to treat them return in respect. >> president obama agreed with dr. anthony fouchi. the president underscored the steps we take must be guided by the best medical science as informed from our best medical health experts, and measures should be crafted so as not to discourage health workers from serving in west africa. governor cuomo's administration said that healthcare workers can be monitored at home....
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this is an unprecedented outbreak in west africa. we're surging the response with a whole of government approach from the u.s. and the global community. it is going to be a long, hard fight but we remain convinced that we can contain the outbreak in west aafrica. if we fail to do that then it will be a very different situation because it could spread to other parts of africa and be a longer term risk to us here now. as of today the only patients with ebola in the u.s. are in hospitals. the only risk is among people who have returned in the last 21 days. it is important to put in to perspective what the risks are. ebola is scary. it's a deadly disease and we know how to stop it. we are stopping it in west africa community by community. dallas is doing an excellent job of tracing it and contacting it there. and health care workers throughout the u.s. need to think ebola. two more questions and then we're going to stop. >> nbc news. earlier today, cdc sent out strict guidelines for the handling of human remains of ebola patient es can y
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this is an unprecedented outbreak in west africa. we are surging the response with the whole of government approach from the u.s. and the global community. it's going to be a long, hard fight, but we remain convinced that we can contain the outbreak in west africa. if we fail to do that then it would be a very different situation because it could spread to other parts of africa and could be a longer term risk to us here now, but as of today the only patients with ebola in the united states are in hospitals. the only risk is among people who have returned in the last 21 days and the important to put into perspective what the risks are. ebola is scary. it's a deadly disease and we know how to stop it and we're stopping it in west africa, community by community. dallas is doing an excellent job of tracing contacts to stop it there and health care workers throughout the u.s. need to think, bowla in people who have fever and have returned -- or any of these three countries in the past 21 days. >> two more questions and then we're going to
this is an unprecedented outbreak in west africa. we are surging the response with the whole of government approach from the u.s. and the global community. it's going to be a long, hard fight, but we remain convinced that we can contain the outbreak in west africa. if we fail to do that then it would be a very different situation because it could spread to other parts of africa and could be a longer term risk to us here now, but as of today the only patients with ebola in the united states are...
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he, too, had recently been in west africa. as several states act to monitor or isolate certain travelers from the so-called ebola hot zone, federal officials issue new ebola guidelines. our correspondents, analysts and newsmakers are standing by. let's begin with cnn's alexandra field who has the very latest. >> reporter: kaci hickox says her basic human rights were violated. she insists she never had signs of the ebola virus but was made to stay in isolation here at university hospital. then she threatened legal action and now is on her way home to maine. until hours ago, kaci hickox was under quarantine in less than great conditions. her toilet, sink, her room, thanks to the new jersey governor, not what she was hoping for after retiring from a tough assignment in west africa. she described her conditions to cnn. >> it's just a basic tent structure. there's a hospital bed. they bring me food. i have kind of a porta-potti-type restaurant. no shower facilities and no connection with the outside world except my iphone. >> repor
he, too, had recently been in west africa. as several states act to monitor or isolate certain travelers from the so-called ebola hot zone, federal officials issue new ebola guidelines. our correspondents, analysts and newsmakers are standing by. let's begin with cnn's alexandra field who has the very latest. >> reporter: kaci hickox says her basic human rights were violated. she insists she never had signs of the ebola virus but was made to stay in isolation here at university hospital....
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in west africa. that nurse is casey hick ox who will be transported to maine where they will be determined by state laws. she is the center over growing controversy over whether they go too far. you will hear from a friend of hers in a few minutes. all this as new york city's first ebola victim remains in man at that time an. he is in serious, but stable condition. over the weekend that doctor, craig spencer received a blood plasma donation from an ebola survivor herself. >> i feel privileged i was able to give him that transfusion and praying that he is recovering and doing better. >> doctors are caring for a 5-year-old child with what they call ebola-like symptoms. here is video of the child being transferred. this is not an ebola case though that child is being tested. in washington state this hour, a moment of silence will be held at the high school outside seattle where a student opened fire killing two and wounding four others. that second student died as a result of her injuries. jia soriano.
in west africa. that nurse is casey hick ox who will be transported to maine where they will be determined by state laws. she is the center over growing controversy over whether they go too far. you will hear from a friend of hers in a few minutes. all this as new york city's first ebola victim remains in man at that time an. he is in serious, but stable condition. over the weekend that doctor, craig spencer received a blood plasma donation from an ebola survivor herself. >> i feel...
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is "bbc world news america" cases of ebola in west africa are doubling every month and the u.n. warns that hundreds of health care workers are dying. libya is being torn apart by rival factions three-year after colonel qaddafi was removed. catching a wave, whether it was pictures or paintings, john stephenson helped to bring culture to life with images that still captivate. welcome to our viewers on public television in america and around the globe. today, the welp organization announced that more than 9000 people have been infected with ebola in west africa and more than four and a half thousand have died. this comes as leading health officials appeared before congress to testify about the u.s. response. we will have more about that in a moment. first, the bbc medical correspondent has this report. >> in guinea, the grim battle against an invisible enemy continues. the concern is seems like this could spread the on the three countries currently to perhaps more. those fighting ebola are paying a heavy price. >> so far, 427 health care workers have been infected with ebola and 23
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but in west africa. >> in west africa. that's interesting to note. most of them -- doctors without borders, it's only been one out of 700. that's a very low risk. we had some missteps in dallas that makes us concerned. yes, we need to keep a guarded risk for these people and make sure their protocols are able to be followed, that we do enhance protective equipment as needed but we can't sit there and overreact. and there's practically a zero risk for that. can we touch a bowling ball, go on the subway -- there's a very low risk for the public. >> doctor, thank you for coming in. i appreciate it. >>> more breaking news as we are getting chilling video from isis showing this hostage, john cantlie. but the most striking thing about the video isn't who's in it but where he is. that's ahead. how much money do you have in your pocket right now? i have $40, $21. could something that small make an impact on something as big as your retirement? i don't think so. well if you start putting that towards your retirement every week and let it grow over time, for t
but in west africa. >> in west africa. that's interesting to note. most of them -- doctors without borders, it's only been one out of 700. that's a very low risk. we had some missteps in dallas that makes us concerned. yes, we need to keep a guarded risk for these people and make sure their protocols are able to be followed, that we do enhance protective equipment as needed but we can't sit there and overreact. and there's practically a zero risk for that. can we touch a bowling ball, go...
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the problem in west africa is that they've lost all trust in their government. that's been the problem. they won't allow contact. it drives the epidemic underground. here i would very much hope that people would come forward. of course there is the issue of confidentiality, whether they would want to have it made public. >> dr. landon, speaking of contact tracing we've now found out that in the interim time between leaving the hospital and returning much sicker mr. duncan, the patient, had a wide range of contacts, including with children, with family members, with people that he came across while he was traveling, can you realiz really ever be sure of everyone someone comes in contact with when doing something like this, trying to put together a history . >> as dr. bosh mention earlier, ebola is helpful in this respect. you really can only get it having direct bodily fluids. we all have a pretty good idea whose bodily fluids we've come in contact with in contrast with measles it could be anyone up to hundreds of feet away or someone who rides in an elevator a f
the problem in west africa is that they've lost all trust in their government. that's been the problem. they won't allow contact. it drives the epidemic underground. here i would very much hope that people would come forward. of course there is the issue of confidentiality, whether they would want to have it made public. >> dr. landon, speaking of contact tracing we've now found out that in the interim time between leaving the hospital and returning much sicker mr. duncan, the patient,...
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that's dealing with the community of west africa. i believe that predeparture, there are temperatures being taken from any of the countries before they board the flight. >> they get tested when they get on the plane, but what i'm talking about is doing something 21 days before, so you have two contact points where you have measurements on. it's not foolproof, but having two contact points in west africa. >> your response, mr. torbay? >> one thing that we worry about 21 days. >> the minimum requirement is six weeks, and if we require an additional 21 days, that's nine weeks, and it's extremely difficult for any hospital to allow them to take off nine weeks before they come back. again, we can not completely wrap ourselves in a bubble here. people will go from guinea to sierra leone and take a flight to europe and wait a couple of days and come here, and there's not of we can do to stop it. so from both ends. >> with all-due respect, there are only a couple of flights out o of -- . >> thank you for the good points. when you were re-aut
that's dealing with the community of west africa. i believe that predeparture, there are temperatures being taken from any of the countries before they board the flight. >> they get tested when they get on the plane, but what i'm talking about is doing something 21 days before, so you have two contact points where you have measurements on. it's not foolproof, but having two contact points in west africa. >> your response, mr. torbay? >> one thing that we worry about 21 days....
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and the focus should be on west africa. what we are setting up here right now with this post-arrival in the u.s. approach is we are going to set up these hospitals, all of this equipment, everything here in the united states and wait for those folks to arrive. and i believe we should be doing the opposite, but we should also be doing something else that matters predeparture. we know we are about to 1.4 million people and not for cut a slit did with ebola. we have to be on the ground there. instead of the restriction here in the united states, there should be a 21 day preapproval. they need to present themselves and report and person until they get on that plane. we can take the temperature in a blood sample is necessary. so 21 days later when they appear to travel, we test them again. now we've got to contact points on a person before they fly to the u.s. and we can also do the post-arrival check as well. we are not taking this seriously enough. we are not. we need to help our brothers and sisters in west africa absolutely.
and the focus should be on west africa. what we are setting up here right now with this post-arrival in the u.s. approach is we are going to set up these hospitals, all of this equipment, everything here in the united states and wait for those folks to arrive. and i believe we should be doing the opposite, but we should also be doing something else that matters predeparture. we know we are about to 1.4 million people and not for cut a slit did with ebola. we have to be on the ground there....
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we have to get help in, and we have to solve the problem in west africa. in terms of your question -- >> you think what they're doing now is sufficient? >> not yet. >> allegedly lied on his form. >> i want to get to that point regarding what david brought up already, which is you know what, i have to tell you personally as a physician with over ten years experience in the er, i don't believe all of the patients that come in. of course he lied on the form and he is not going to say when he gets to the er i may have ebola. he may not say that. >> why wouldn't he -- >> it is up to the doctors, because people don't want to admit stuff like that. doctors with training in er medicine should ask those questions, and i think anybody that's been to liberia recently, and david said this, if you have been there or guinea or sierra leone, and you come in with muscle aches and fatigue, you may have malaria. it is unlikely you have ebola, but we don't want to miss ebola now because it is an emerging infection. we want to get it, isolate it. the cdc did a great job with
we have to get help in, and we have to solve the problem in west africa. in terms of your question -- >> you think what they're doing now is sufficient? >> not yet. >> allegedly lied on his form. >> i want to get to that point regarding what david brought up already, which is you know what, i have to tell you personally as a physician with over ten years experience in the er, i don't believe all of the patients that come in. of course he lied on the form and he is not...
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to thank our military for being in west africa. i agree with those who recognize that we do not have enough resources there to actually do all that we can and all that is needed to be done, but i have commendations for the effort and indeednd those who are doing something. i think i would have more confidence and work they've in the cdc in our health everyday,als, because as i understand it, our protocols are under review. that whatever has been established, that is for right now, but with every incident we are learning new approaches, new techniques, and we are putting those into play. sure that i have as much gloom and doom, because we have had crises before, we found a way then and we will find a way to stay ahead of this one. dr., let me ask you -- notwithstanding the advances we ,ave made in medical science infectious disease continues to cause millions of deaths every year. throughout the world. we know that the primary vaccination,been developing vaccines. -- are there other strategies or other approaches that are being used
to thank our military for being in west africa. i agree with those who recognize that we do not have enough resources there to actually do all that we can and all that is needed to be done, but i have commendations for the effort and indeednd those who are doing something. i think i would have more confidence and work they've in the cdc in our health everyday,als, because as i understand it, our protocols are under review. that whatever has been established, that is for right now, but with...
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and despite fears in west africa u.s. ambassador to the u.n. samantha power is traveling to the epicenter, guinea, liberia and sierra leone, a move to show u.s. support and to draw attention for the need for more international help. good for her. >>> this just in, the final u.s. and british combat troops have just officially ended their operations in afghanistan. those forces are now packing up to leave the country after transferring a massive military base in helmand province to the afghan army. both u.s. and british flags were lowered then folded up for the last time today. we should note american and british forces will still remain in afghanistan in a noncombat role. >>> also, iraqi security forces battling to keep isis militants in check say they've now regained control of an area near baghdad. jurf al sakhar is a mixed town. allied commanders say u.s.-led forces conducted more than 20 air strikes against isis on friday and saturday and say u.s. warplanes destroyed an isis artillery site near kobani and kurdish forces continue to battle is
and despite fears in west africa u.s. ambassador to the u.n. samantha power is traveling to the epicenter, guinea, liberia and sierra leone, a move to show u.s. support and to draw attention for the need for more international help. good for her. >>> this just in, the final u.s. and british combat troops have just officially ended their operations in afghanistan. those forces are now packing up to leave the country after transferring a massive military base in helmand province to the...
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-- an west ban or a quarantines in west africa? >> the gentleman's time is expired. >> is that your position? >> now we recognize the committee for five minutes. >> thank you mr. chairman. i want to make sure that i heard you write. you just said that we cannot have flight restrictions because of a porous border. need to worry about having an unsecure southern and northern border, is that a big part of the problem? >> i was referring to the borders of the three countries a, here lyons,uine sierra leone, and -- or no was sufficient, i need to move on. dr. frieden, i need to come back to you, i want to remind you the week before last i was at the cdc, and i want to thank you for doing the follow-up. quarantine and the affected region, and they still think that that is something that we should consider. quarantine people for 21 days before they leave that region, it helps every country. i want to go back to an issue that you and i talked about at the cdc and in the subsequent phone call, and that is medical waste. certainred me that p
-- an west ban or a quarantines in west africa? >> the gentleman's time is expired. >> is that your position? >> now we recognize the committee for five minutes. >> thank you mr. chairman. i want to make sure that i heard you write. you just said that we cannot have flight restrictions because of a porous border. need to worry about having an unsecure southern and northern border, is that a big part of the problem? >> i was referring to the borders of the three...
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, particularly west africa? sierra leone, guinea and liberia? and they're imposing tougher travel restrictions op their students -- on their students, particularly when it comes to the holiday season. what is the administration saying about that? >> well, there is -- there are policies or that are in place to guide this, april, which is there are screening measures that are in place in west africa, and there are screening measures at airports in this country to make sure that individuals who have recently traveled to west africa, when they get off the plane, their temperature is checked, their personal contact information is collected so that the government can stay in touch with them, that information is then transferred to state and local authorities who can monitor the health of these individuals once they return. and, you know, we believe that's what -- that the science tells us that's the best way to insure the safety of the american public. >> about the science, to universities and colleges when they're im
, particularly west africa? sierra leone, guinea and liberia? and they're imposing tougher travel restrictions op their students -- on their students, particularly when it comes to the holiday season. what is the administration saying about that? >> well, there is -- there are policies or that are in place to guide this, april, which is there are screening measures that are in place in west africa, and there are screening measures at airports in this country to make sure that individuals...
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when they leave west africa. as soon as they deplane here in new york, at john f. kennedy airport, they will be questioned. they will be asked about how they felt. have they been sick in the last several days, been around anyone else who could have been sick, and then their temperature is tested through a no-touch thermometer. of course, let's be honest here. are passengers going to be absolutely truthful what they're going to say or just want to get into the country? these up to the passenger. we assume they're telling the truth. we don't know. if the temperature is elevated they'll be taken to a quarantined area where they well be observed and tested further. it is true, symptoms of ebola, even if someone is infected, may not show during the screening when they leave west africa and may still not be showing when they arrive in the united states. such was the case with thomas duncan who arrived in dallas from liberia and died in a dallas hospital. >> ashley webster, thank you. don't miss webster on our sister ne
when they leave west africa. as soon as they deplane here in new york, at john f. kennedy airport, they will be questioned. they will be asked about how they felt. have they been sick in the last several days, been around anyone else who could have been sick, and then their temperature is tested through a no-touch thermometer. of course, let's be honest here. are passengers going to be absolutely truthful what they're going to say or just want to get into the country? these up to the passenger....
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and west africa. if i come back now and say i've been in contact with ebola patients, i'll be locked in my house for 21 days. when i'm in the u.s. i am visiting u.s. hospitals everyday helping them get prepared for ebola. you take me out for three weeks, who will replace me and help u.s. hospitals get ready? those gaps can't be filled. >> new york's governor did come out and he said that he understands the hardship that would be placed on doctors but he has a responsibility to his citizens. he even said, you know, if you're not being paid by your employer in the united states, the government will reimburse you. if you're afraid you're going to be fire wed eel talk to your employer. does that make you feel any better? >> no, not at all. the decisions politicians are making throughout the country are not based on scientific evidence, they're completely irrational. we're looking for --s where the ebola team? s where the ebola team that representatives of all the community, private sector, public zektor,
and west africa. if i come back now and say i've been in contact with ebola patients, i'll be locked in my house for 21 days. when i'm in the u.s. i am visiting u.s. hospitals everyday helping them get prepared for ebola. you take me out for three weeks, who will replace me and help u.s. hospitals get ready? those gaps can't be filled. >> new york's governor did come out and he said that he understands the hardship that would be placed on doctors but he has a responsibility to his...
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>> into any -- >> into west africa? >> there are flights into west africa. >> how many? >> that i don't have offhand. >> anybody on the panel know how many? how many coming back into the united states? >> there are no commercial flights coming directly into the united states from those three areas. >> and what about europe? >> there's hundreds of flights coming from europe. >> okay. so people traveling from west africa to europe to here? >> that's generally how they would get here. >> and 94% screening. how many flights are required daily, every other day or weekly to get the supplies and personnel to the affected areas? >> the quantity of supplies is quite large. we would have to get back to you in terms of the numbers, but there's huge quantities needed. not just supplies, also personnel who need to move back and forth. >> if you could get back to me with that number, i'd appreciate it. now, dr. frieden, nigeria. are you aware nigeria has a travel ban? >> i believe that is not the case. >> they do not? okay. dr. frieden, one of the issues that had been brought up regul
>> into any -- >> into west africa? >> there are flights into west africa. >> how many? >> that i don't have offhand. >> anybody on the panel know how many? how many coming back into the united states? >> there are no commercial flights coming directly into the united states from those three areas. >> and what about europe? >> there's hundreds of flights coming from europe. >> okay. so people traveling from west africa to europe to...
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-africa supportive competence of government effort to help contain the outbreak of ebola in west africa. as you know, the president considers this to be a national security priority that requires mobilizing our collective resources to enable the success of the international effort. recently, i discussed the progress of the response with the president. in support of the u.s. government effort, the military focus is on providing logistics, training, and engineering support in conjunction with the greater interagency effort. we stood up headquarters in command in liberia, regional coordination of u.s. military support to the u.s. and international relief efforts. finally, we placed two additional mobile medical labs into operation last week, significantly increasing the capacity for rapidly diagnosing ebola. we also enable health-care workers to safely provide direct medical care to patients. this is very important and i want you to help us to tell our families and the american public the health and safety of the teams supporting this mission is our priority. by providing pre-deployment tr
-africa supportive competence of government effort to help contain the outbreak of ebola in west africa. as you know, the president considers this to be a national security priority that requires mobilizing our collective resources to enable the success of the international effort. recently, i discussed the progress of the response with the president. in support of the u.s. government effort, the military focus is on providing logistics, training, and engineering support in conjunction with the...
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was he' perhaps recently in west africa? >> my understanding, and this is kind of recent information but we'll get definitive information the next few hours, there is someone who does not have either definite contact with ebolafinis being assessed. you know what we expect? as more people are concerned, people will be assessed, there will be rumors and concerns in potential cases, and that's as it should be. we should just keep it in perspective. right now there's only one paetsch whoemt's ever been diagnosed with t.b. -- i'm sorry, ebola -- in the u.s. and that individual tragically died today. we're tracing the 48 people, ten with definite and 38 with possible contact. number of them as of today has had fever or symptoms suggestive of ebola. but we recognize we're not out of that 21-waiting day period and we're actually at the peak incident period of 8 to 10 days. so it's certainly a time when we're anxious and carefully assessing. >> may i follow up briefly. was he one of the people you've been monitoring? >> we'd have to
was he' perhaps recently in west africa? >> my understanding, and this is kind of recent information but we'll get definitive information the next few hours, there is someone who does not have either definite contact with ebolafinis being assessed. you know what we expect? as more people are concerned, people will be assessed, there will be rumors and concerns in potential cases, and that's as it should be. we should just keep it in perspective. right now there's only one paetsch whoemt's...
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from west africa. the conditions as you talked about, exit, screening, all there are exit screens, so it is perfectly conceivable that someone after 14 days can exit screen, they are ok, no fever, and in fact get to their destination, perhaps in the united states, and have the worst, is that right question mark >> -- is that right? >> yes. >> the fundamental job, to protect the american public, the president does have the legal banority to impose a travel because of health reasons, including ebola. is that not correct? >> i do not have the legal expertise is a question. >> i selling which earlier today. we can share that with you. he does, from what we understand, and not only an executive order that former president bush issued when he was present, but also the legal standing as well. if you have the authority, and it is my understanding again that a number of african west africa,und around these three nations, in fact have imposed a travel ban from those three countries into their country. is that no
from west africa. the conditions as you talked about, exit, screening, all there are exit screens, so it is perfectly conceivable that someone after 14 days can exit screen, they are ok, no fever, and in fact get to their destination, perhaps in the united states, and have the worst, is that right question mark >> -- is that right? >> yes. >> the fundamental job, to protect the american public, the president does have the legal banority to impose a travel because of health...
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we deployed this team back to west africa in early august. they're now the strategic and operational backbone of america's response. they've increased the number of ebola treatment units and burial teams. they've expanded the pipeline of personnel and equipment and supplies. they've launched a campaign in country. the bottom line is that they're doing what it takes to make sure that medical personnel and health care workers from all countries have what they need to get the job done. it's starting to have an impact. based on the conversations i had today with them, they're starting to see some progress in liberia. and the infrastructure is beginning to be built out thanks to the incredible work and dedication of folks from the united states who are leading the way in helping liberia, guinea, and sierra leone. it's critical we maintain that leadership. the truth is that we're going to have to stay vigilant here at home until we stop the epidemic at its source. and for that, we're going to need to make sure that our doctors and our health care p
we deployed this team back to west africa in early august. they're now the strategic and operational backbone of america's response. they've increased the number of ebola treatment units and burial teams. they've expanded the pipeline of personnel and equipment and supplies. they've launched a campaign in country. the bottom line is that they're doing what it takes to make sure that medical personnel and health care workers from all countries have what they need to get the job done. it's...
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government agencies that have responded to the outbreak in west africa. i want to talk about all of these. some of these agencies are focused on vaccine development and we have other speakers to cover that topic but i will talk about usaid, cdc and the department of defense. usaid is the lead government agency in charge of coordinating all the different u.s. government agencies involved in responding with africa. they have a disaster assistance response team which has been on the ground since early august. 20 to 30 people and they coordinate all of the resources provided by the others. that includes the cdc which has on the order of 120 or 130 station across west africa right now the largest deployment of their staff for an international health response. it's the first time the u.s. government through the office of foreign disaster assistance has declared a disaster that is a public health disaster so there are a lot of first involved in the response to this. as you likely have heard the military is becoming involved in the ebola response. president obama
government agencies that have responded to the outbreak in west africa. i want to talk about all of these. some of these agencies are focused on vaccine development and we have other speakers to cover that topic but i will talk about usaid, cdc and the department of defense. usaid is the lead government agency in charge of coordinating all the different u.s. government agencies involved in responding with africa. they have a disaster assistance response team which has been on the ground since...
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beyond that the real story at this point is over in west africa. i cannot emphasize that enough, del. >> robert ray in atlanta. let's take a brief listen to the testimony happening right now. these are members of congress giving their opening statements. take a listen just for a moment. >> -- by isolating patients, the u.s. healthcare system can prevent isolated cases from becoming broader outbreaks. and that's why i'm glad dr. frieden is with us, and dr. varga will be with us by video, because it would be an understatement to say that the response to the first u.s.-based patient with ebola has been mismanaged, causing risks to scores of additional people. i know both of these gentlemen will be transparent and forthright in helping me to understand how we can improve our response, when yet another person shows up at the emergency room with these kind of symptoms. i appreciate the steps taken by cdc and customs to begin airport screenings, and as some call for cutting off all travel as the chairman said this won't be reasonable -- >> dr. sparro as w
beyond that the real story at this point is over in west africa. i cannot emphasize that enough, del. >> robert ray in atlanta. let's take a brief listen to the testimony happening right now. these are members of congress giving their opening statements. take a listen just for a moment. >> -- by isolating patients, the u.s. healthcare system can prevent isolated cases from becoming broader outbreaks. and that's why i'm glad dr. frieden is with us, and dr. varga will be with us by...
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this is a war that's fought and won in west africa. as long as that's brewing, we need to get all hands on deck and give them what they need. >> and you believe if everybody helps get them what they need, we can actually eradicate ebola? >> look at what happened with nigeria. they contained it and erat indicated did. this is a place that is third world. if they can do it, along with senegal, they can do it. >> these are discussions based on science and not fear, right? >> that's right. >> and that is going to do it for us. join me for one more hour alongside eric shaw. right now fox news is reporting "american dream on the ballot." that's hosted by bret baier. that's right here on fox news. crest 3d white whitestrips vs. whitening trays. these trays feel a little loose. it's kind of hard to talk. the whitestrips really grip. i can't even move these. look at that. ugh. i feel like the gel is oozing out a little bit. i'm not sure how this is going to work. hmmmmm... crest supreme flexfit whitestrips grip securely around the curves of you
this is a war that's fought and won in west africa. as long as that's brewing, we need to get all hands on deck and give them what they need. >> and you believe if everybody helps get them what they need, we can actually eradicate ebola? >> look at what happened with nigeria. they contained it and erat indicated did. this is a place that is third world. if they can do it, along with senegal, they can do it. >> these are discussions based on science and not fear, right?...
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was he recently west africa? >> my understanding, this is recent information, we will get definitive information the next few hours, there is someone who does not have either definite contact with ebola or definite symptoms even ebola who was being assessed. what we expect is that as people are more concerned, as there is a higher index of suspicion, people will be upset. that is is how it should be buried we should keep in perspective. right now there is only one patient ever in the u.s.. the individual tragically died today i read we are tracing the other 48 people with contact and of them as of today have had theodore symptoms, suggestive of ebola. we recognize we are not out of that waiting period. it is a time when we are anxious and assessing. >> was he one of the people monitoring? >> and to get back to you on that. my understanding is that he had neither a definite contact nor definite symptoms. >> the los angeles times. given the demand for manpower and supplies in west africa, are the critical resources
was he recently west africa? >> my understanding, this is recent information, we will get definitive information the next few hours, there is someone who does not have either definite contact with ebola or definite symptoms even ebola who was being assessed. what we expect is that as people are more concerned, as there is a higher index of suspicion, people will be upset. that is is how it should be buried we should keep in perspective. right now there is only one patient ever in the...
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. >> or into west africa? >> there are direct flights into west africa? >> how many? does anybody on the panel know how many? back to the united states? >> there are no direct flights coming back to the united states from those affected areas. what about from europe? >> there are hundreds of flights coming from europe. >> and people from west africa throughhrough their -- there. and there is 94% screening. >> we would have to get back to numbers, butof huge quantities of supplies are needed. >> if you could get back to me with that number, i would appreciate it. are you aware if nigeria has a travel ban on countries affected by the outbreak? >> they do not. the areas brought up regularly to me when i go home, what should i tell my local hospitals and local doctors that they need to do to address ebola? >> make sure if anyone comes in with fever or other symptoms of , they need to ask where they have been for the last 21 days and whether they in west africa. >> and the training the small local district hospital would receive, is that the same kind of metropolitan hospi
. >> or into west africa? >> there are direct flights into west africa? >> how many? does anybody on the panel know how many? back to the united states? >> there are no direct flights coming back to the united states from those affected areas. what about from europe? >> there are hundreds of flights coming from europe. >> and people from west africa throughhrough their -- there. and there is 94% screening. >> we would have to get back to numbers, butof...
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battling enin -- ebola in west africa. dr. spencer and your group and many others are doing one of the only things that will truly ensure the world will be free of ebola. we need to support you as much as we can, do it foerszfully, and convince the rest of the world to do the same. again, i say this is our watch. and two, my fellow committee members, it is not a time for us to move to common ground. we have no choice but to move to higher ground, and so with that, mr. chairman, i look forward to the testimony today, and with that i yield back. >> i thank the member. with that we go to our panel of witnesses. the honorable [ inaudible ] is the assistant secretary of defense for special operations and low-intensity conflict. major general is the deputy director in affairs in africa. the honorable john ross -- sorry, i apologize. the honorable john ross, the inspector general for homeland security. the assistant secretary for preparednessen -- preparedness and response. and the senior vice president of international operations at
battling enin -- ebola in west africa. dr. spencer and your group and many others are doing one of the only things that will truly ensure the world will be free of ebola. we need to support you as much as we can, do it foerszfully, and convince the rest of the world to do the same. again, i say this is our watch. and two, my fellow committee members, it is not a time for us to move to common ground. we have no choice but to move to higher ground, and so with that, mr. chairman, i look forward...
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is building in west africa. john welch, a 33-year-old nurse from boston, was covered head to toe in a protective suit. >> there are a lot of people who need our help. >> reporter: are you concerned about your own safety, your own health? >> i think you have to have a small amount of healthy concern because that allows you to follow protocol and follow procedure to the "t" every time. >> reporter: 36 licensed clinicians spent three days practicing triage. they're all headed to west africa. these people are going to realize very fast they're in for a rough experience. >> i hope so. >> reporter: dr. michael jhung with the c.d.c., showed us these suits, personal protective protection, wearing one prevents contact with the bodily fluids with sick patients, which is how ebola spreads. >> we are noticing mistakes here and there and we're pointing them out. >> reporter: what are the mistakes? >> we're seeing breaks in the suits where we can see skin on the face poke through. that's a breach. we don't that want that to h
is building in west africa. john welch, a 33-year-old nurse from boston, was covered head to toe in a protective suit. >> there are a lot of people who need our help. >> reporter: are you concerned about your own safety, your own health? >> i think you have to have a small amount of healthy concern because that allows you to follow protocol and follow procedure to the "t" every time. >> reporter: 36 licensed clinicians spent three days practicing triage....
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>> reporter: right now, they are heading from spain to west africa. that's approved between the countries. there are 100 marines in west africa as part of the fight against ebola. this is a huge issue here in spain. remember, just this month, it had its own ebola scare with a nurse's aid who treated a missiona missionary. she has been cured, but still in hospital. this is a political issue in spain. probably on the minds of italian officials. what to do with the u.s. troops possibly coming back from the ebola areas to the base where is they are transitioning to italy and spain. civilians on the bases. a lot of issues between these countries. christine. >> al goodman in madrid. thank you. >>> 36 minutes after the hour. a new video from isis. deeply troubling. it has a look of the broadcast news report. it shows john cantlie in the border town of kobani delivering the message that the town is firmly under isis control. watch this. >> hello, i'm john cantlie. and today we're in the city of kobani on the syrian turkish border. that is turkey behind me. >>
>> reporter: right now, they are heading from spain to west africa. that's approved between the countries. there are 100 marines in west africa as part of the fight against ebola. this is a huge issue here in spain. remember, just this month, it had its own ebola scare with a nurse's aid who treated a missiona missionary. she has been cured, but still in hospital. this is a political issue in spain. probably on the minds of italian officials. what to do with the u.s. troops possibly...
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she's the first person to contract the disease outside west africa. >>> there's more fighting in kobane on the syrian-turkish border. islamic state militants have moved into parts of the town. >>> well, we just want to bring you some live pictures, because these are the latest shots we're getting in from the border and it looks as though there are many people, many refugees now leaving kobane as that fighting continues. there have been air strikes, and we were hearing just a few minutes ago from one turkish -- sorry, syrian kurdish leader that he believes those air strikes have been helpful. he believes i.s. will not be able to take kobane and there are ten 10,000 to 15,000 people in the city. it's hard to check the veracity of what he's saying, but we do know the fighting is ongoing and i.s. has made a lot of progress trying to take kobane, and the turkish troops on the border are still not taking any action, although it does look as though the americans are now focusing more on this town that has been under siege for three weeks, but these are still
she's the first person to contract the disease outside west africa. >>> there's more fighting in kobane on the syrian-turkish border. islamic state militants have moved into parts of the town. >>> well, we just want to bring you some live pictures, because these are the latest shots we're getting in from the border and it looks as though there are many people, many refugees now leaving kobane as that fighting continues. there have been air strikes, and we were hearing just a...
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is now moved it into west africa. and i'd like to add. i've been trying to figure that out for myself. and one of the things i saw up here for the climate change was the change in the migration of bats from central africa into probably west africa and other places. so i was wondering, and i don't have any scientific things, but just looking at it as an analyst, you know, was that the trend. was there a change in the migration patterns of the traditional carriers that got introduced into the west africa scenario? >> interesting question there. >> if we don't answer the fundamentals of what introduced that into this new environment where it's never been before, then we're going to have a cyclical issue. in congo, it's cyclical. >> people are learning more about these african countries. as a statistical matter. if you look at a country like liberia, while a loss of life is terrible, it's not a top statistical threat there either. you look at main cause of death, things like malaria, hiv, tuberculost tuberculos tuberculos
is now moved it into west africa. and i'd like to add. i've been trying to figure that out for myself. and one of the things i saw up here for the climate change was the change in the migration of bats from central africa into probably west africa and other places. so i was wondering, and i don't have any scientific things, but just looking at it as an analyst, you know, was that the trend. was there a change in the migration patterns of the traditional carriers that got introduced into the...
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doctors who are traveling to west africa to provide much-needed help there in the ebola hot zones. our cnn's nick valencia spoke to one man who we'll talk to just on the other side of this story who has been preparing to go to liberia. he leaves in just ten days. but, first, meet about how he's training to go there and we'll talk to him about the mandatory quarantine posed in new york and new jersey and see if it changes anything in his plans. >> reporter: in an abandoned building in alabama, health care workers are getting a crash course on treating ebola patients in the hot zone. >> hold them forward and away from you. >> reporter: this group of american doctors and nurses will soon head to the three countries in west africa affected by the ebola outbreak. this doctor will go to liberia and he says the training he gets today will mean the difference between life and death. saw you struggle as you -- >> it's not easy. it's not easy. that was a large size and i'm not a large guy, but still, i could not get the coveralls over my shoulders without really touching the outside which is
doctors who are traveling to west africa to provide much-needed help there in the ebola hot zones. our cnn's nick valencia spoke to one man who we'll talk to just on the other side of this story who has been preparing to go to liberia. he leaves in just ten days. but, first, meet about how he's training to go there and we'll talk to him about the mandatory quarantine posed in new york and new jersey and see if it changes anything in his plans. >> reporter: in an abandoned building in...
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citizens, 150 folks a day into west africa. conditions as you talked about, exit screening, all folks are exit screened. it's perfectly conceivable that someone even after 14 days can exit screen. they are okay, no fever, and, in fact, get to the destination, perhaps to the united states, and it -- and have the worst, is that right? >> yes. >> if our job is to protect the american public, administration, as i understand it -- i looked at the legal language, does the president, does have the legal authority to impose a travel ban because of health reasons including ebola, is that not correct? >> i -- i don't have legal expertise to answer the question. >> i saw language earlier today, we could share that with you, but he does, from what we understand, and not only an executive order that former president bush issued when he was president, but also legal standing as well. and so if you have the authority, and it's my understanding, again, that a number of african countries around three nations in fact, imposed a travel ban from t
citizens, 150 folks a day into west africa. conditions as you talked about, exit screening, all folks are exit screened. it's perfectly conceivable that someone even after 14 days can exit screen. they are okay, no fever, and, in fact, get to the destination, perhaps to the united states, and it -- and have the worst, is that right? >> yes. >> if our job is to protect the american public, administration, as i understand it -- i looked at the legal language, does the president, does...
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it's not just a west africa issue. we need to work together as one team to tackle this and put an end to this outbreak. once we do so many to continue the investment in rebuilding the whole care system in west africa as well as preparedness and other countries. we need to make sure that this outbreak does not reoccur. the u.s. has and is playing a pivotal role. i am proud to say that the u.s. has led the way and continues to answer the call and other countries are following the lead. >> mr. turner asked a great question and the chairman tried to get some clarification of the military folks. what was your reaction -- we have health care workers in healthcare workers in the back and the american people working to read what do you feel as an appropriate way to address this and should the american people be concerned? we have people going over to africa to help out. >> i would like to clarify one thing. there is no symptoms or does the transmission that's the first thing. unless the patient develops symptoms the patient ca
it's not just a west africa issue. we need to work together as one team to tackle this and put an end to this outbreak. once we do so many to continue the investment in rebuilding the whole care system in west africa as well as preparedness and other countries. we need to make sure that this outbreak does not reoccur. the u.s. has and is playing a pivotal role. i am proud to say that the u.s. has led the way and continues to answer the call and other countries are following the lead. >>...
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but in many parts of west africa, contact tracing is breaking down. these slums are a big reason why. in many parts of west africa, streets have no names, people have no addresses. there may not be maps. that means some contacts never get found. here's why that's such a problem. a missed contact can spread ebola to other contacts, and they'll be missed to. that's why the cdc says even one missed contact can keep the outbreak going. by now in west africa, there are entire chains of tran transmission that are invisible. the cdc has designed special software to keep track of these cases and contacts, and they're trying to implement it in west africa, but even that hasn't gone smoothly. all of this is starting to add up, and it has the world health organization really concerned. anncr: now you can merge the physical freedom of the car, with the virtual freedom of wi-fi. chevrolet, the first and only car company to bring built-in 4g lte wi-fi to cars, trucks and crossovers. hi mom. you made it! anncr: it's the new independence. ♪ want to change the world
but in many parts of west africa, contact tracing is breaking down. these slums are a big reason why. in many parts of west africa, streets have no names, people have no addresses. there may not be maps. that means some contacts never get found. here's why that's such a problem. a missed contact can spread ebola to other contacts, and they'll be missed to. that's why the cdc says even one missed contact can keep the outbreak going. by now in west africa, there are entire chains of tran...
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africa from coming to west africa all together. is anything on the table? this is whole issue of closing the borders. quarantining from the source where the kras is coming from. is that on the table with this new czar? >> it is not on the table with the administration. the reason why is that rate now the white house is saying, you've heard top health officials say. this tom frieden had a conference call this afternoon when he was laying out the new cdc guideline. they are afraid of the unintended consequence. if you have quarantines, that mate provide a disincentive for those public health worker to go to west africa and be on the front lines. they feel like if ebola will be stopped, it has to be stopped in west africa. if you stop quarantine takening -- if you start quarantining workers like you are seeing in new jersey, a lot of doctors and nurses might say we're not doing that. i don't want to get locked in a tent for 72 hours like we saw with kaci hickox. so they're very concerned that that. the problem is that you have all the
africa from coming to west africa all together. is anything on the table? this is whole issue of closing the borders. quarantining from the source where the kras is coming from. is that on the table with this new czar? >> it is not on the table with the administration. the reason why is that rate now the white house is saying, you've heard top health officials say. this tom frieden had a conference call this afternoon when he was laying out the new cdc guideline. they are afraid of the...
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citizens, those 150 folks a day to west africa. and the conditions, exit screening and all folks are exit screened and it is conceivable they can exit screen and they are okay and no fever and in fact, their destination, perhaps to the united states. and have the worst, is that right? >> and so if our fundmental job is to protect the american public. the administration as i understand it. and i have looked at the legal language. the president has the legal authority to impose a travel ban because of health reasons including ebola. >> i don't have that language. >> i saw language today, we can share with you. and he does, not only an executive order that former president bush issued. and so the legal standing as well. if you have the authority and a number of african countries around west africa and the three nations have imposed a travel ban from those three countries in their country, is that true? >> i don't know the restrictions details. >> it is my understanding they say no and jamaica, as i read in the press earlier this week,
citizens, those 150 folks a day to west africa. and the conditions, exit screening and all folks are exit screened and it is conceivable they can exit screen and they are okay and no fever and in fact, their destination, perhaps to the united states. and have the worst, is that right? >> and so if our fundmental job is to protect the american public. the administration as i understand it. and i have looked at the legal language. the president has the legal authority to impose a travel ban...
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the same unfortunately, can't be said for west africa. where you know, they have such a -- a weak and fragile infrastructure. but we have to address that, too. >> well, we'll look forward to hearing the questions at the hearing just in about 20 minutes from now, 15 minutes, thank you so much, congresswoman for your time, we appreciate it. >> i appreciate it. >>> today, some voters say their state is a laughing stock after a bizarre gubernatorial moment. why governor rick scott refused to step on the stage because of a fan. and what our team is calling a "defining moment." other left hie plane... his shoes! and a third simply doesn't want to be here. ♪ until now... until right booking now. ♪ planet earth's number one accomodation site booking.com booking.yeah! there it is... this is where i met your grandpa. right under this tree. ♪ (man) some things are worth holding onto. they're hugging the tree. (man) that's why we got a subaru. or was it that tree? (man) introducing the all-new subaru outback. love. it's what makes a subaru, a s
the same unfortunately, can't be said for west africa. where you know, they have such a -- a weak and fragile infrastructure. but we have to address that, too. >> well, we'll look forward to hearing the questions at the hearing just in about 20 minutes from now, 15 minutes, thank you so much, congresswoman for your time, we appreciate it. >> i appreciate it. >>> today, some voters say their state is a laughing stock after a bizarre gubernatorial moment. why governor rick...
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this means the airports in west africa. because there are so many connections to african destinations and international destinations. of course, you can change these destinations, so it is of no use to do in an entry screening because we do not have direct flights. >> the u.n. also has criticized the international community for not doing enough to help deal with the situation at the source of this outbreak, west africa. what help does that region need? >> they, the most important thing is really building up treatment centers where people can go and where they have confidence that they are treated well and have a higher chance to survive the disease there. treatment centers, at the same time they are isolated, so we can make sure they do not infect other patients. the problem is, we have to send our own people in, and this is a very, very dangerous is nice -- dangerous business. we have to convince our own people to go and be medical helpers for west africa. that is the only way to extinguish this fire. >> thank you very muc
this means the airports in west africa. because there are so many connections to african destinations and international destinations. of course, you can change these destinations, so it is of no use to do in an entry screening because we do not have direct flights. >> the u.n. also has criticized the international community for not doing enough to help deal with the situation at the source of this outbreak, west africa. what help does that region need? >> they, the most important...
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africa. -- in west africa. and especially given the fact that we are potentially looking at an explosion of infection that is exponential in a very short period of time in the next two months it seems to me there is enormous urgency in the latter not to diminish at all the need to address the former. we have some good news today. ms. pham has been declared a ebola free. but dealing with the first part to protect, it wasn't thanks to the protective gear and the guidelines that were in place at her hospital. while the cdc was giving us assurances of how hard it was to contract the disease we are pretty confident we have things in place and so forth. two of the health care workers including ms. nina pham came down with it. doctor lurie, do you think that perhaps the cdc missteped? >> they said some missteps have been made that they've taken a quick look at the experience and -- >> doctor lurie, i'm asking a public information health question on how to deal with event when i was the head of my county. never reassur
africa. -- in west africa. and especially given the fact that we are potentially looking at an explosion of infection that is exponential in a very short period of time in the next two months it seems to me there is enormous urgency in the latter not to diminish at all the need to address the former. we have some good news today. ms. pham has been declared a ebola free. but dealing with the first part to protect, it wasn't thanks to the protective gear and the guidelines that were in place at...