CDC Team to Help Workers Care for NYC Ebola Patient

The transcript discusses the CDC's response to the Duncan case, highlighting improvements in protocols and contact tracing. It examines the CDC's focus on epidemiology and its limitations in logistics compared to the US military. The role of the Ebola Czar, Ron Klain, is to coordinate efforts and communicate effectively to maintain public trust. The discussion also covers the reliability of WHO statistics, noting that reported cases are likely underestimated.

What were some of the initial problems faced by the CDC during the Duncan case in Dallas?

• Issues with contact tracing and protocols

• Lack of funding

• Inadequate vaccine supply

• Poor communication with the public

What is one of the main contributions of the CDC in handling the Ebola outbreak?

• Conducting epidemiology and contact tracing

• Deploying military troops

• Providing vaccines

• Building hospitals

What is a limitation of the CDC in managing the Ebola outbreak?

• Insufficient funding

• Lack of trained personnel

• Inability to conduct epidemiology

• Limited logistical and medical care capabilities

What is the primary role of the Ebola Czar, Ron Klain, in the US response to the Ebola outbreak?

• Providing medical care

• Developing a vaccine

• Coordinating efforts and communicating with the public

• Leading military operations

What challenge is associated with the statistics reported by WHO regarding the Ebola outbreak?

• Overestimation of cases

• Underestimation by a factor of two to four

• Inconsistent data collection

• Lack of international cooperation