U.S. Airports Step Up Screening for Deadly Ebola Virus

The video discusses enhanced screening procedures at major U.S. airports for travelers from West African nations affected by Ebola. These procedures include temperature checks and questionnaires to identify potential Ebola exposure. The government views this as an additional security layer, but concerns exist about its reliance on traveler honesty and potential ineffectiveness, drawing parallels to the SARS outbreak in 2003.

Which airports are involved in the enhanced screening procedures for Ebola?

• Detroit, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Charlotte, and Las Vegas

• Los Angeles, Miami, Dallas, Seattle, and Denver

• JFK, Newark, Atlanta, Washington Dulles, and Chicago O'Hare

• San Francisco, Houston, Orlando, Boston, and Phoenix

What is a key component of the Ebola screening process at U.S. airports?

• Blood tests for all travelers

• Mandatory quarantine for 14 days

• Temperature checks and targeted questions

• Vaccination certificates

What is a major concern regarding the effectiveness of the Ebola screening procedures?

• They rely heavily on the honor system

• They are only implemented in one airport

• They are too inexpensive

• The procedures are too quick and efficient

What past outbreak is mentioned as a comparison to the current Ebola screening procedures?

• H1N1 in 2009

• MERS in 2012

• Zika in 2016

• SARS in 2003

What is a potential downside of the screening procedures according to critics?

• They require travelers to have a visa

• They are only applicable to domestic travelers

• They could be costly and may not yield significant results

• They are too lenient and allow all travelers to pass