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Ebola: US to send troops to Liberia
Posted on 9/16/14 at 9:25 am
Posted on 9/16/14 at 9:25 am
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David Nabarro made the announcement as the World Health Organization (WHO) described the health crisis as "unparalleled in modern times".
It has killed 2,461 people this year, half of the 4,985 infected by the virus, the global health body said.
There has been criticism of the slow international response to the epidemic.
Later, the US president is to announce plans to send 3,000 troops to Liberia, one of countries worst-affected by the outbreak, to help fight the virus.
David Nabarro made the announcement as the World Health Organization (WHO) described the health crisis as "unparalleled in modern times".
It has killed 2,461 people this year, half of the 4,985 infected by the virus, the global health body said.
There has been criticism of the slow international response to the epidemic.
Later, the US president is to announce plans to send 3,000 troops to Liberia, one of countries worst-affected by the outbreak, to help fight the virus.
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Posted on 9/16/14 at 9:26 am to RedRifle
Didn't we send troops to catch that guy like 2 years ago?
Posted on 9/16/14 at 9:28 am to RedRifle
Troops brought the 1918 flu outbreak from overseas to America after World War I.
Just saying...
Just saying...
This post was edited on 9/16/14 at 9:28 am
Posted on 9/16/14 at 9:28 am to RedRifle
quote:
send 3,000 troops to Liberia, one of countries worst-affected by the outbreak, to help fight the virus.
it's not our problem
Posted on 9/16/14 at 9:28 am to RedRifle
quote:
RedRifle
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Posted on 9/16/14 at 9:28 am to TDsngumbo
quote:there was a whole lot less international travel in 1918.
Troops brought the 1918 flu outbreak from overseas to America after World War I.
Just saying...
Just saying.
Posted on 9/16/14 at 9:29 am to RedRifle
There's something going on that they aren't telling us.
So it begins.
So it begins.
Posted on 9/16/14 at 9:29 am to RedRifle
machine guns vs ebola?
Posted on 9/16/14 at 9:30 am to Ping Pong
quote:
it's not our problem
THIS!!!
Posted on 9/16/14 at 9:32 am to RedRifle
What are we going to do shoot the virus
Posted on 9/16/14 at 9:32 am to RedRifle
A Force for Good. This is the kind of action
I can get behind when using our troops. It also helps our image and reinforces the US global moral compass.
I can get behind when using our troops. It also helps our image and reinforces the US global moral compass.
Posted on 9/16/14 at 9:34 am to Hater Bait
quote:
It also helps our image and reinforces the US global moral compass
there's no such thing
Posted on 9/16/14 at 9:35 am to RedRifle
They need medical centers, treatment, and training on how to safely deal with this. They don't need American troops on the ground IMO.
Troops on foreign soil is usually bad for our image.
Troops on foreign soil is usually bad for our image.
This post was edited on 9/16/14 at 9:45 am
Posted on 9/16/14 at 9:36 am to RedRifle
Kony 2012
I mean, Ebola 2014
I mean, Ebola 2014
Posted on 9/16/14 at 9:37 am to Hater Bait
Sending experienced medical personnel? Maybe. Sending troops? Hell no. Send the WHO or UN. Keep the troops out of it.
Sounds like a recipe for disaster.
Sounds like a recipe for disaster.
Posted on 9/16/14 at 9:38 am to jamboybarry
frick NO!
Why would we send 3,000 potential carriers to bring the virus BACK to the United States?
This is idiotic!
Send money, send supplies... but don't send people into a viral hot zone. fricking dumb... and it's going to get people killed.
Why would we send 3,000 potential carriers to bring the virus BACK to the United States?
This is idiotic!
Send money, send supplies... but don't send people into a viral hot zone. fricking dumb... and it's going to get people killed.
Posted on 9/16/14 at 9:40 am to Hater Bait
quote:
It also helps our image
Not really.
Posted on 9/16/14 at 9:40 am to Hater Bait
aid to Liberia I can get behind.
Sending troops there, is beyond idiotic. They are soldiers. They cannot fight a virus.
Send doctors, send people versed in infection control guidelines and freaking basic hygiene.
Sending soldiers there is asking for our soldiers to get sick.
Stupid.
Sending troops there, is beyond idiotic. They are soldiers. They cannot fight a virus.
Send doctors, send people versed in infection control guidelines and freaking basic hygiene.
Sending soldiers there is asking for our soldiers to get sick.
Stupid.
Posted on 9/16/14 at 9:40 am to RedRifle
We are gonna bomb the shite out of Ebola.
Posted on 9/16/14 at 9:43 am to Jobu93
quote:
aid to Liberia I can get behind.
Sending troops there, is beyond idiotic. They are soldiers. They cannot fight a virus.
Send doctors, send people versed in infection control guidelines and freaking basic hygiene.
Sending soldiers there is asking for our soldiers to get sick.
Stupid.
The military encompasses far more than just fighting troops.
quote:
It is understood the US military will oversee building new treatment centres and help train medical staff.
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