So, we have this
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a global health emergency, with at least 80 dead
The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern, after officials identified more than 250 suspected cases and 80 suspected deaths linked to the disease.
Officials warned that the true scope of the outbreak could potentially be much larger than what has been reported so far, as health workers raced to intensify screening and contact tracing to contain the disease.
The WHO said the outbreak fell short of the criteria for a “pandemic emergency,” like COVID-19, and advised against closing international borders.
In other words, they do not want the US and EU, Australia, other 1st world nations to ban people coming from Congo and Uganda. Even though it’s dangerous. If you’re an idiot and have risky contract, especially sexual contact, with people from those areas. Don’t touch them or their fluids. It’s not airborne or waterborne.
And, of course
From Ebola to hantavirus: Why the world is seeing more disease threats now
The headlines have become grimly familiar.
A deadly Ebola outbreak in Central Africa. A hantavirus scare aboard a cruise ship. Rising dengue infections in Europe. Bird flu spreading among mammals. Health alerts flashing across continents within hours.
Scientists say the anxiety is understandable. But they also say something deeper is happening.
Humanity, experts warn, is entering an era where outbreaks may become more frequent — not necessarily because viruses are suddenly “new”, but because the world itself has changed dramatically.
Experts say one of the biggest drivers behind modern outbreaks is the growing collision between humans and wildlife.
As forests are cleared, mining expands, cities spread and ecosystems shrink, humans are increasingly coming into contact with animals carrying dangerous pathogens.
That makes sense, and, I’d agree with that
Jason Rohr, a professor at the University of Notre Dame whose research focuses on environmental drivers of disease outbreaks, said biodiversity loss, climate change and ecosystem disruption are increasing disease risks globally. (snip)
Scientists increasingly see climate change as a major threat multiplier.
Seriously, they pulled this crap a few years ago, there was never even a mild pandemic.
Seriously?? really?
Perhaps sir you don’t remember your outrage when Obama allowed some Americans with Ebola go return to the USA for treatment . You were very upset !
Obama was putting us all in danger. Your hair,this 12 years ago burst into flames !
I’m surprised they didn’t blame Dumb Donny for withdrawing from WHO, ending USAID, cutting biomedical research and castrating NIH, CDC and FDA. All that + RFK Jr.
Your Fault!!!
Trump’s giant fabulous attack on Iran scheduled for tomorrow has been postponed/cancelled due to your lack of support