- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
Ebola outbreak in DR Congo
Posted on 5/17/26 at 4:58 am
Posted on 5/17/26 at 4:58 am
quote:
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo a public health emergency of international concern. The agency said the outbreak in DR Congo's eastern Ituri province, which has seen around 246 suspected cases and 80 deaths reported, does not meet the criteria of a pandemic emergency. But it warned it could potentially be "a much larger outbreak" than what is currently being detected and reported, with significant risk of local and regional spread.
BBC News LINK
10
Posted on 5/17/26 at 5:04 am to redstick13
Wonderful
Another gift Africa will be sending us
I'll add it to the current list
1. Hurricanes
2. AIDS
3. Ebola
Another gift Africa will be sending us
I'll add it to the current list
1. Hurricanes
2. AIDS
3. Ebola
Posted on 5/17/26 at 5:37 am to Disco Ball
quote:
Wonderful
Another gift Africa will be sending us
I'll add it to the current list
1. Hurricanes
2. AIDS
3. Ebola
4. Somalians
Posted on 5/17/26 at 5:38 am to redstick13
The most important thing to make sure of is, have they gotten their Covid vaccines?
Posted on 5/17/26 at 5:43 am to Fat and Happy
I was living in Douala during the last outbreak. Interesting times.
Posted on 5/17/26 at 7:48 am to redstick13
This happens all the time.
Posted on 5/17/26 at 7:50 am to Faurot fodder
quote:
Wonderful
Another gift Africa will be sending us
I'll add it to the current list
1. Hurricanes
2. AIDS
3. Ebola
quote:
4. Somalians
5. Culcha
Posted on 5/17/26 at 7:53 am to Disco Ball
quote:
Wonderful
Another gift Africa will be sending us
I'll add it to the current list
1. Hurricanes
2. AIDS
3. Ebola
Pretty sure you left out a particular demographic group…
Posted on 5/17/26 at 7:57 am to RichJ
quote:
Pretty sure you left out a particular demographic group…
They weren't a gift
We took them
We're 100% to blame
Posted on 5/17/26 at 8:02 am to redstick13
The good thing is that Ebola, in its current form, won't become a global pandemic and should stay mostly localized.
For it to spread you have to come into pretty direct contact with the bodily fluids of someone already infected. Also, Ebola's burn rate is pretty fast; once you get it you get sick fast, and it quickly knocks you down and kills you. You aren't going to be walking around for a couple of weeks with mild symptoms.
For it to spread you have to come into pretty direct contact with the bodily fluids of someone already infected. Also, Ebola's burn rate is pretty fast; once you get it you get sick fast, and it quickly knocks you down and kills you. You aren't going to be walking around for a couple of weeks with mild symptoms.
Posted on 5/17/26 at 8:06 am to Disco Ball
quote:
Wonderful
Another gift Africa will be sending us
I'll add it to the current list
1. Hurricanes
2. AIDS
3. Ebola
4. Fatigue
Posted on 5/17/26 at 8:14 am to redstick13
Hantavirus, E. Coli….
They are trying really hard to find an excuse for another lockdown before election time.
They are trying really hard to find an excuse for another lockdown before election time.
Posted on 5/17/26 at 8:32 am to Disco Ball
quote:
They weren't a gift
We took them
We're 100% to blame
Posted on 5/17/26 at 8:38 am to redstick13
Must be a slow news day….didnt they do this already in the 90s….
Is Fauci advising on how best to handle this to make sure it gets totally screwed up and out of hand?
Is Fauci advising on how best to handle this to make sure it gets totally screwed up and out of hand?
Posted on 5/17/26 at 8:40 am to PJinAtl
quote:That can be fixed
The good thing is that Ebola, in its current form ... should stay mostly localized.
Posted on 5/17/26 at 8:59 am to Darth_Vader
quote:
1. Hurricanes
2. AIDS
3. Ebola
4. Somalians
5. Fatigue
6. Cultcha
7. Obama (Kenya)
Posted on 5/17/26 at 9:04 am to redstick13
This is like a shooting in the ghetto… not news
Posted on 5/17/26 at 9:04 am to redstick13
quote:
I was living in Douala during the last outbreak. Interesting times.
Aside from the Ebola, what was life in the Congo like on a regular day?
Posted on 5/17/26 at 9:18 am to GeauxTigers123
quote:
Aside from the Ebola, what was life in the Congo like on a regular day?
Douala is in Cameroon but not terribly far from DRC. Cameroon wasn’t as bad as other places I’ve been. Traffic is mental and the rules are that there are no rules, most aggressive driver usually wins. Lots of rubbish all around, poor air quality, terrible traffic, cars held together with baling wire, and motorcycle taxis. Usually played golf or went to the beach on the weekends. Really good fresh fruit (especially mangos), and fresh seafood.
Posted on 5/17/26 at 9:22 am to redstick13
It’s fine… Since they invented everything, they will have a cure for this in no time
Page 1 of 2
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News