Ebola Outbreak: How Airports Are Reacting

The transcript discusses global concerns about the Ebola epidemic, particularly its impact on Africa and the potential spread to the US. It highlights the number of infections and deaths in West Africa and the US's response, including airport screenings for passengers from affected regions. The effectiveness of these measures is questioned, and concerns are raised about handling potential outbreaks.

What is at stake if the Ebola epidemic is not quickly contained?

• The future of West Africa and possibly all of Africa

• The political relations between Asia and Africa

• The technological advancements in North America

• The economic stability of Europe

How many people had been infected by the Ebola crisis in West Africa at the time of the report?

• Over 10,000

• Less than 3,000

• More than 8,000

• Approximately 5,000

What event renewed fears about Ebola spreading in the US?

• The death of a patient in Dallas

• A case in Los Angeles

• An outbreak in New York

• A quarantine in Chicago

Which US airports are involved in screening passengers from West Africa?

• Phoenix, Charlotte, Las Vegas, Minneapolis, Dallas

• San Francisco, Houston, Orlando, Detroit, Philadelphia

• LAX, Miami, Boston, Seattle, Denver

• JFK, Newark Liberty, Atlanta, Hartsfield, Chicago O'Hare

What concern did employees at Newark airport express?

• The flights might be delayed indefinitely

• The airport might run out of medical supplies

• The screening measures might not be effective

• The airport might face a financial crisis