Does it seem insane to have an Ebola screening facility at IAH?

Well - we are about to get a bunch of soccer players and potentially fans from the republic of Congo to Houston for the World Cup. It's not ideal overall

Texasdad : If I catch it I'm going to be ****

NoBias : And it is spread through bodily fluids… saliva, diarrhea, vomit…. I am an international flight attendant and I have ways to help a sick passenger without exposing myself. Seems like IAH doesn't want to make FIFA welcome…

bigla :
Prayers for your safety, my sweet friend!

Snoodles : Better a screening facility than no screening. We don't need an Ebola epidemic.

I think most from this region should just STAY away!

Houston is one of the top medical destinations in the world. Plus with the World Cup coming here, increased volume of passengers from international destinations, with schools being out in many places,and the volume and variety of flights that arrive from other countries at IAH, it makes quite a bit of sense. Here is a diagram of the screening; its intense, thank goodness.

bigla : So it's not airborne through coughing, breathing etc?

MissAmericanPie: from the CDC:www.cdc.gov/ebola/ca uses/index.html

Unknown : Can't stop FIFA

If it comes to our shores, Ebola will be hardest on the Boomers. Look out, KDC!

MissAmericanPie : Correct - it's actually hard to spread, as it does not spread from casual contact. It's mostly the medical professionals or family members treating Ebola-infected people that get it. Being on a plane or bus with an Ebola victim is very unlikely to make you catch it.

Avalon : Can't stop won't stop!

Snoodles : It doesnt seem insane at all. More like proactive.