I have to say a few quick words about the continuing ignorance and unabated prejudice still common in discussions about Ebola, especially in reactions to the saga of Kaci Hickox. I have been following this on AOL and many people still react to her unselfish bravery as if she is some sort of evil person. I am not the only person to realize that the intense reaction of many people is rooted in the fact that the people suffering from this small but dangerous epidemic happen to be Africans, living in Africa.
Kaci has proven that she was no risk by passing her 21 day milestone still free of the disease, proving that spontaneous generation is still a fantasy. Dr. Craig Spencer, who had contracted Ebola after returning to the U.S. has recovered from the disease, and no one was infected by him. Both of these individuals are well trained medical professionals totally aware of the protocols for dealing with this disease. They took all needed precautions. It is inconceivable that anyone so well trained about this disease and experienced with the realities of the disease would behave otherwise.
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