NYC Health Commish: Ebola Scary But Not Easy to Transmit

The video discusses Ebola screening measures in New York City, emphasizing the city's preparedness despite no cases. It details new screening procedures for travelers from West Africa, involving temperature checks and questionnaires. Visual guides in multiple languages are used to raise awareness among healthcare providers and the public. The video clarifies that Ebola is not airborne and is transmitted through contact with body fluids, aiming to alleviate public fear.

What percentage of New York City's population is foreign-born, making it a global gateway?

• 20%

• 30%

• 40%

• 50%

Which three West African countries are mentioned as being affected by Ebola, prompting new screening measures?

• Nigeria, Ghana, and Senegal

• Sierra Leone, Liberia, and Guinea

• Mali, Ivory Coast, and Burkina Faso

• Togo, Benin, and Niger

Approximately how many people from the affected countries enter the United States daily, according to the CDC?

• 150

• 250

• 200

• 100

What is the primary method of Ebola transmission?

• Contact with body fluids of an infected person

• Contaminated water

• Airborne particles

• Insect bites

What common symptoms should prompt individuals to alert healthcare facilities if they have recently traveled?

• Dizziness and blurred vision

• Rash and itching

• Fever, nausea, and muscle aches

• Cough and sore throat