Fox news just reported " we have 60 days".

Yep. Scary stuff. I think you must be referring to this guy...the UN’s deputy Ebola co-ordinator Anthony Banbury

The UN has warned the world has just 60 days to get Ebola under control, or face an “unprecedented situation for which we don’t have a plan”.

A new report issued by the organisation’s health arm, the World Health Organisation, says the virus “is running faster than us and it is winning the race” as it sweeps West Africa and has begun to make its way across the globe.

Source link: http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/health/ebola-crisis-united-nations-warns-the-world-has-60-days-to-get-the-disease-under-control/story-fneuzlbd-1227092089027

.... seems like they should start making a plan, if the don't have one.

Johnray1 wrote: waterboy,the 60 day thing may be correct but the problem is that we have a total idiot as president.Johnray1

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Johnray1 wrote: waterboy,the 60 day thing may be correct but the problem is that we have a total idiot as president.Johnray1

Uncalled for!

Ebola crisis: United Nations warns the world has 60 days to get the disease under control

This story was published: 1 hour ago October 16, 2014 12:21PM


THE countdown is officially on.

The UN has warned the world has just 60 days to get Ebola under control, or face an “unprecedented situation for which we don’t have a plan”.

A new report issued by the organisation’s health arm, the World Health Organisation, says the virus “is running faster than us and it is winning the race” as it sweeps West Africa and has begun to make its way across the globe.
Speaking at the UN Security Council yesterday, the UN’s deputy Ebola co-ordinator Anthony Banbury outlined critical goals for the December deadline.

“The WHO advises within 60 days we must ensure 70 per cent of infected people are in a care facility and 70 per cent of burials are done without causing further infection,” he said.

It’s the first time the UN has created a mission in response to a public health crisis, warning the goals must be completed or “a lot more people will die”.

Banbury said he was “deeply, deeply concerned” that all of the efforts so far won’t be enough to stop the outbreak.

The warning comes as the number of cases of Ebola has hit the 9000 mark, the deadly virus killing more than half it has affected.
The World Health Organisation says West Africa could see up to 10,000 new Ebola cases a week within two months if the outbreak is not adequately contained.

For the last four weeks, there have been about 1000 new cases per week — including suspected, confirmed and probable cases, he said, adding that the UN health agency is aiming to get 70 per cent of cases isolated within two months to reverse the outbreak.


NEW US DIAGNOSES

While containing the disease in Ebola-stricken West African countries is the priority, the stern warning comes as a second US nurse has been diagnosed with the disease.

The woman, who treated America’s first Ebola victim Thomas Eric Duncan, is the third person to receive a diagnosis in the US following another nurse, Nina Pham, who had also treated the victim.
The second nurse’s diagnoses has sparked fears of further spreading as it is revealed she flew across the country’s Midwest aboard a commercial flight the day before she was diagnosed.

The nurse did not present until a fever until the following day, but should not have travelled following being in contact with the victim, authorities have warned.

CDC director Tom Frieden has now warned no one else involved in Duncan’s care will be allowed to travel “other than in a controlled environment”.

The second nurse will be transferred to a special bio-containment unit at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, where other Ebola patients have been successfully treated, Frieden said.

Read More Here: http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/health/ebola-crisis-united-nations-warns-the-world-has-60-days-to-get-the-disease-under-control/story-fneuzlbd-1227092089027

No it's ok inthesticks.  Johnray is not a rogue party basher.  He's earned it.   Not everyone is democrat and plus everyone has the right to yell at their leaders, lol.  He's not bashing.

Okay. 

Let's try not to talk about politics.   

inthesticks wrote: Johnray1 wrote: waterboy,the 60 day thing may be correct but the problem is that we have a total idiot as president.Johnray1 Uncalled for!

I agree. Absolutely uncalled for and irrelevant.
Some of these comments are ridiculous Albert and are getting in the way of informing folks and being a place we can come for good information.

Let's let this one slide gang.   Johnray is dealing with a lot, and although maybe this thread can distract him for a minute to get him off the pain,  we should probably give him a break on this.    He has quite a bit more to worry about than the President.  

Well this thread isn't news so we'll relocate to general discussion.   Meanwhile, be good.

Can no one ever extend grace to another when things get this heated so fast?!?

inthesticks,I do not think that I have seen so much hatred,so quick,from some one that does not even know me. I live in WV and I have no intentions of going to Arkansas for any reason,I have been there and I have no desire to go back.
As far as you having plenty of places to bury turds like me,it has been tried in many countries and for some reason I always seem to come home,unhurt.Johnray1

Johnray1 wrote: inthesticks,I do not think that I have seen so much hatred,so quick,from some one that does not even know me. I live in WV and I have no intentions of going to Arkansas for any reason,I have been there and I have no desire to go back. As far as you having plenty of places to bury turds like me,it has been tried in many countries and for some reason I always seem to come home,unhurt.Johnray1

West Virginia is no vacation paradise, I can tell you that. I've been there as well. Outside Mississippi, WV is probably one of the worst places to live.

And it wasn't me who first made a threatening post. But I'm damned sure not afraid to stand up to the likes of you.

This started long before sticks and Johnray, and much of the anger here tonight comes from that history.
It would be nice to see both let it go.

sticks - calm down.   Let's just drop it.   We don't want personal attacks.   You're better than that and you almost owe Johnray an apology for swearing at him.   Let's don't do that and you made your point. 

Look guys and girls. I have my own -possibly somewhat twisted views of the current administration that are not nice at all. I mean, I am Trashcanman for many of you who may remember. That was a few years ago. My comments caused Albert a lot of grief. Was not my intention. For the general health of this particular web site and its sisters, I think it's OK to voice, in moderation, your own personal feelings or views of the political team you may or may not like or support as relates, in your views to virus issues. We're all grownups here and should be able to have that freedom if acting responsibly. The use of certain key words like stupid, idiot, moron, imbecile, racist, and others are not the best choice of words to use if we want to try and keep -or evolve to obtaining an atmosphere on AFT that is more diplomatically swell. Even I can see the value in that. Remember. The strong take away from the weak. But the smart take away from the strong. We are a smart bunch on here...Avian Flu Talk. The whole world may soon be watching us. Watching what we say. Watching what we do. As the faith in entities such as the UN, WHO and CDC begin to dwindle -and that is abstract happening now, many people the world over may seek out guidance in us instead. Already happening. Our choice and use of language will have a baring on whether we ourselves are looked up to or down on. Our credibility is at stake. Make it or break it.

So to get back on topic.......................does anyone on this site really think that 70% of ebola victims can be cared for in Africa when firstly there are so few facilities available and few medical staff, and secondly, when so many Ebola victims are unknown / unaccounted for / hidden from the authorities?

A ray of light perhaps? I think emotions are running so high is because the Obama Administration doesn't offering a logical explanation for allowing travelers from Africa to enter America! I've read that 150 people a day are entering America a day from the affected African countries. A travel ban is the only logical thing to do for the sake of our preservation.

Russia Claims to Have Ebola Vaccine
mashable.com/2014/10/13/russia-ebola-vaccine/

Littleraven1, where are the airline unions? You would think they'd be out in front of the camera pleading their case for a travel ban to protect their members!

CDC: 150 People Enter U.S. Per Day from Ebola-Stricken Countries--or 4,500 Per Month
m.cnsnews.com/news/article/susan-jones/cdc-150-people-enter-us-day-ebola-stricken-countries-or-4500-month