Clik here to view.
Transmission of Ebola
Though discussed in the first post on the basics of Ebola,[1] there is still some confusion as to how Ebola is transmitted. When Ebola first hit the mainstream news in July there was a lot of emphasis...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Disposal of Ebola Waste in US Hospitals
Ebola generates a lot of medical waste. From the protective gear medical personnel wear to the towels and sheets that clean up vomit, blood, urine, and feces from infected patients, Ebola isolation...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Legal Framework for Quarantines
Four people were quarantined in Dallas, Texas after Thomas Duncan was admitted to the hospital. One woman (the girlfriend of the Ebola victim), her son, and her two nephews were confined to the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Revisiting the Disposal of Ebola Waste
In my previous article on Ebola waste I discussed some of the problems and conflicting regulations regarding Ebola waste.[1] In this post I want to address some of the other concerns that have come to...
View Article