Ebola Patients Flight Spanned 4 Airports on 3 Continents

The transcript discusses the first domestic Ebola patient and the implications for airlines. The CDC states the patient was not contagious during travel. Airlines lack official rules for decontaminating planes, relying on CDC guidelines. Concerns arise about passenger safety and communication. Analysts suggest the impact on airlines is minimal since Ebola is not airborne.

What was the reason the CDC stated that the Ebola patient was not contagious during his travel?

• He was wearing protective gear.

• He had not shown any symptoms yet.

• He was isolated during the flight.

• He was vaccinated against Ebola.

What is the main concern regarding airlines' preparedness to handle Ebola-infected passengers?

• Lack of protective gear for passengers.

• Insufficient medical facilities on planes.

• No official rules or oversight for decontaminating planes.

• Inadequate training for flight attendants.

According to the CDC, what guidelines should airlines follow to prevent the spread of Ebola?

• Regular temperature checks during flights.

• Quarantine of all passengers after flights.

• Mandatory vaccination for all passengers.

• Use of protective gear and treating bodily fluids as infectious.

Why is the impact of Ebola on airlines considered smaller compared to diseases like H1N1?

• Ebola is less deadly than H1N1.

• Ebola is not airborne.

• Ebola spreads faster than H1N1.

• Ebola has a vaccine available.

What could potentially worsen the situation for airlines regarding Ebola?

• Ebola becoming airborne.

• Increased number of flights to affected regions.

• Higher ticket prices.

• More passengers refusing to travel.