Will the White House Hold the Line on Ebola Policy?

The transcript discusses the CDC's approach to policy-making in response to state actions, particularly regarding quarantine measures for travelers from West Africa. It highlights the CDC's four-tier risk assessment system and contrasts it with more stringent state-level policies. The White House's frustration with state governors' actions, which may discourage volunteers, is noted. The CDC emphasizes that its policies are guided by science rather than politics, aiming to avoid stigmatizing health workers.

What is the CDC's approach to policy adjustments in response to state actions?

• Following a strict, unchanging policy

• Ignoring state actions completely

• Interacting and refining policies based on state actions

• Implementing a national policy as suggested by Governor Christie

How does the CDC plan to assess individuals returning from West Africa?

• By implementing a mandatory quarantine for all

• By judging them on four different risk tiers

• By not assessing them at all

• By allowing states to decide individually

What is the CDC's main goal in their new policy for returning health workers?

• To follow state-level policies

• To provide flexibility and avoid stigmatization

• To impose strict quarantines

• To discourage health workers from returning

What is the White House's stance on the stricter measures implemented by some state governors?

• They are planning to adopt the same measures

• They fully support the state governors

• They are frustrated and prefer science-driven policies

• They are indifferent to the state measures

What is the CDC's commitment despite political pressures?

• To impose wide-ranging quarantines

• To follow political trends

• To align with state governors' decisions

• To adhere to science-driven policies