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Yve55

(7 posts)
49. Greetings from Puerto Rico
Tue Oct 14, 2014, 08:43 PM
Oct 2014

This is indeed very tragic and sad for everyone infected with this eboli virus

So sad. 840high Oct 2014 #1
Courageous. nt ZombieHorde Oct 2014 #2
This is so heartbreaking to learn. Mnemosyne Oct 2014 #3
Why is it when a nurse contracts Ebola in Dallas it's all about how she broke protocol, but jtuck004 Oct 2014 #4
Maybe b/c it's different people who made the statements? Demit Oct 2014 #6
Wow, deep. Bye. n/t jtuck004 Oct 2014 #7
Haha! You wanted to whine about something, apparently, Demit Oct 2014 #14
LOL--I could be wrong, but I believe you were being told YOU librechik Oct 2014 #69
This message was self-deleted by its author sinkingfeeling Oct 2014 #8
Maybe it's because a Dallas hospital compared to the hospital conditions sinkingfeeling Oct 2014 #9
+1 000 000 000 000 000 kestrel91316 Oct 2014 #20
K&R... Historic NY Oct 2014 #34
Wow! ReRe Oct 2014 #58
They follow far stricter protocols in Africa Warpy Oct 2014 #36
I think the odds come into play here. Let's see you have the meds in Africa treating hundreds LiberalArkie Oct 2014 #44
Doctors without borders have really good infection control. LisaL Oct 2014 #45
I think the CDC's protocols were left over from swine flu etc. LiberalArkie Oct 2014 #48
In one way, it would be worse here Warpy Oct 2014 #46
The suits retain lawyers and budget for lawsuits Warpy Oct 2014 #83
"Texas Ebola Cases Prompt CDC to Adopt Stricter Guidelines" deurbano Oct 2014 #70
I think you're right. BobbyBoring Oct 2014 #78
Doctors without borders have better PPE. LisaL Oct 2014 #42
This message was self-deleted by its author sinkingfeeling Oct 2014 #10
The article says they're staff...not necessarily doctors. OnlinePoker Oct 2014 #13
The difference QuestionAlways Oct 2014 #15
If it had, there would be a lot more people in Texas with it. kestrel91316 Oct 2014 #18
That's another possibility, thank you. Also, the people who are making the most $$$ from this aren't jtuck004 Oct 2014 #27
is this the latest Fox News talking point? Skittles Oct 2014 #35
It's not an upper respiratory disease Warpy Oct 2014 #37
Or, they don't want to admit that the protocol was incorrect or not communicated. Hoppy Oct 2014 #38
And soon Herr Obama will carpet bomb us with Ebola infected towels. Arkana Oct 2014 #81
Not being critical of anyone QuestionAlways Oct 2014 #82
Doctors Without Borders don't have access to the same kind of facilities and money as US hospitals. Voice for Peace Oct 2014 #17
maybe it's because whatthehey Oct 2014 #21
Maybe because it's easier to beat up on workers, and women. n/t jtuck004 Oct 2014 #22
no evidence she broke protocol blackcrowflies Oct 2014 #40
No, its very easy to inadvertantly slip up Windy Oct 2014 #57
I call the nurse a hero too IronLionZion Oct 2014 #43
Doctors without Borders is a wonderful organization. Paper Roses Oct 2014 #5
My brother is a member and been on missions. Initech Oct 2014 #12
+1000 nt QuestionAlways Oct 2014 #24
They Are a Dedicated and Courageous Group of People Leith Oct 2014 #62
Too bad they aren't getting Zuckerburg's $25 million donation. Dollface Oct 2014 #11
Thank you. Wait Wut Oct 2014 #30
Good call IronLionZion Oct 2014 #47
Thank you, thank you, thank you... ReRe Oct 2014 #59
It's all Frieden and CDC's fault. kestrel91316 Oct 2014 #16
Frieden and the CDC will be blaming them for "not following protocol". former9thward Oct 2014 #23
I doubt it. They, unlike you, seem to be aware of the impossible working conditions kestrel91316 Oct 2014 #28
He was quick to blame the nurse in Dallas. former9thward Oct 2014 #32
Well, you start by using proper PPE and then following CDC protocols. kestrel91316 Oct 2014 #61
As I said I want to see Frieden treat an ebola patient. former9thward Oct 2014 #72
Dr. Frieden: "Looking back, we say we should have put an even larger team on the ground immediately" pnwmom Oct 2014 #60
Really really really hoping the vaccine trials show it to be safe AND effective. kestrel91316 Oct 2014 #19
Hopefully the blood transfusions will be found to work. I know that they need more money to jwirr Oct 2014 #25
so why can't any of the US billionaires help them out? RussBLib Oct 2014 #26
Good point.. n/t Paper Roses Oct 2014 #29
Because Doctor's Without Borders... Wait Wut Oct 2014 #31
they'll help... BlancheSplanchnik Oct 2014 #33
Tragic genxlib Oct 2014 #39
When the ice bucket thing MountainMama Oct 2014 #41
Greetings from Puerto Rico Yve55 Oct 2014 #49
Welcome To DU! rocktivity Oct 2014 #50
Thanks!! Yve55 Oct 2014 #56
Bienvenida/o El Shaman Oct 2014 #52
Muchas Gracias Yve55 Oct 2014 #55
At this rate El Shaman Oct 2014 #51
There's more money to be made curing the erectile dysfunction of Wall Street CEOs. eom whereisjustice Oct 2014 #53
Even though Ebola is not airborne it is so easy to pass in poor conditions LynneSin Oct 2014 #54
Viruses MUTATE.... LovingA2andMI Oct 2014 #64
I agree about our healthcare system in the states LynneSin Oct 2014 #67
Agree with ALL of your points made.... LovingA2andMI Oct 2014 #68
When I say shut down - it can't be USA only LynneSin Oct 2014 #75
Fair Point! LovingA2andMI Oct 2014 #79
Yes they mutate, but they do not do so as to completely change the mode of transmission Marrah_G Oct 2014 #74
That's not True.... LovingA2andMI Oct 2014 #77
It has never happened and is unlikely to ever happen. Marrah_G Oct 2014 #80
Shit. aquart Oct 2014 #63
Exactly! LovingA2andMI Oct 2014 #66
Government budgets have been slashed Le Taz Hot Oct 2014 #65
They (The Rich) will contract vendors to build isolation units immediately LovingA2andMI Oct 2014 #71
These people are Heros, they're always on the 'front lines'. Sunlei Oct 2014 #73
Kickin' Faux pas Oct 2014 #76
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