43 People Cleared of Ebola Risk in Dallas

The video discusses the end of the Ebola monitoring period for 48 people in Dallas who had contact with Thomas Duncan, the first Ebola patient in the US. It highlights the World Health Organization's declaration of Nigeria as Ebola-free, having no new cases in 42 days. The video also addresses the challenges faced by the US in containing Ebola, citing inadequate protocols based on WHO models not suited for intensive care environments. Changes to these protocols are anticipated to ensure complete coverage and safety in hospitals.

What was the outcome for the 48 people in Dallas who had contact with Thomas Duncan?

• They were quarantined indefinitely.

• They were declared free of risk after 21 days.

• They were sent to Nigeria for further monitoring.

• They were hospitalized for treatment.

What significant announcement did the World Health Organization make about Nigeria?

• Nigeria has developed a new Ebola vaccine.

• Nigeria is under quarantine.

• Nigeria is declared Ebola-free.

• Nigeria has the highest number of Ebola cases.

What was identified as a reason for the spread of Ebola in the U.S.?

• Lack of vaccines.

• Lax protocols.

• Inadequate hospital facilities.

• Shortage of healthcare workers.

What changes are expected in the U.S. protocols for handling Ebola?

• Reducing the number of healthcare workers.

• Increasing outdoor treatment facilities.

• Ensuring complete protective covering with no skin exposure.

• Shortening the monitoring period.

How does the WHO model differ from the U.S. healthcare environment in handling Ebola?

• The WHO model is designed for remote, outdoor settings.

• The WHO model focuses on urban hospital settings.

• The WHO model requires more healthcare workers.

• The WHO model uses more advanced technology.