tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-200277357716359754.post5519262020447457042..comments2023-08-09T03:37:18.366-04:00Comments on The Ronan Report: My Concerns Regarding Ebola Continue to GrowBarry P. Ronanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14640174056061435087noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-200277357716359754.post-45587301896050204402014-10-04T14:54:36.573-04:002014-10-04T14:54:36.573-04:00What steps have we (the hospital here in Cumberlan...What steps have we (the hospital here in Cumberland) taken locally. Is there any literature you can share from the CDC with the local public? As the virus appears to be able to double in 3-5 weeks time, and as it appears there have already been a large amount of citizens exposed in Texas for sure as well as other concerns for patients in other states, should we consider taking safeguards such as less travel and less contact with the general population? Lastly, I have a friend who is retired from The U of Texas and he ran the medical research department there before retirement...my discussion with him (a few days before the outbreak) was concerning the possible weaponization of this virus by genetic mutation performed within the lab by anti-American factions and how easily this could become a large threat, as we paid close attention to its spread in Africa...point being, is the current strain exacting in genetic nature as what we have come to know for certain or has this indeed mutated (either by man or nature) and therefore become an even more lethal threat. We, as a nation, do not fit the classic mold from which Ebola spreads concerning warmer climates, poor sewage and waste disposal, etc., and your concern outlined herein is the exact and real concern I was also curious about. I am looking, as you are sir, for solid answers over speculation, and I hope we are able to stop what may quickly become am epidemic that spirals out of control rapidly. It is obviously a shame to even have to consider any of these concerns / factors, but this is a card in our hand today we certainly must consider, and I appreciate your answers looking for solid fact over panic spreading speculation that may possibly happen if things take a turn for the worst. As we well know, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, but of course cost to businesses and shortages of supplies may quickly become an issue, so considering that, what would be plan B? Can this waste be incinerated safely and the vessels that transported the waste be sterilized for re-use? Thanks for entertaining these thoughts as a better educated public is always a better prepared one.MobiusTripz In Mountain Marylandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07708309539648081813noreply@blogger.com