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Aerows

(39,961 posts) Fri Oct 3, 2014, 01:47 PM Oct 2014

Update: Cobb Co. Jail inmate tested negative for Ebola

Last edited Fri Oct 3, 2014, 03:27 PM - Edit history (2)

http://www.wsbtv.com/news/news/cobb-co-jail-inmate-being-tested-ebola/nhbYB/

COBB COUNTY, Ga. — The Cobb County Jail is no longer accepting inmates after an inmate developed a fever. The man told jail officials that he recently traveled to Africa.

UPDATE: He tested negative.

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Update: Cobb Co. Jail inmate tested negative for Ebola (Original Post) Aerows Oct 2014 OP

Is there a simple screening that we could apply to airline passengers while we still have a chance NYC_SKP Oct 2014 #1

I understand at least some airlines are SheilaT Oct 2014 #2

Once upon a time they used to actually stamp passports regularly. NYC_SKP Oct 2014 #6

my passport is full of entry and exit stamps... ProdigalJunkMail Oct 2014 #8

Where about in Africa? Catherine Vincent Oct 2014 #3

The article didn't say Aerows Oct 2014 #4

I didn't see it either Catherine Vincent Oct 2014 #5

You would think! Aerows Oct 2014 #7

Your link has been updated- he's tested negative for ebola. MerryBlooms Oct 2014 #9

Cool! Catherine Vincent Oct 2014 #13

UPDATE: Tests show negative. uppityperson Oct 2014 #10

I know, I edited the post here Aerows Oct 2014 #11

Thanks for the update. City Lights Oct 2014 #12

NYC_SKP

(68,644 posts)

1. Is there a simple screening that we could apply to airline passengers while we still have a chance

Reply to Aerows (Original post)

Fri Oct 3, 2014, 01:55 PM

Oct 2014

...to contain this?

It's not like we don't already wait forever in airports....

SheilaT

(23,156 posts)

2. I understand at least some airlines are

Reply to NYC_SKP (Reply #1)

Fri Oct 3, 2014, 01:58 PM

Oct 2014

screening passengers simply for fever, which is basically the first manifestation of Ebola. But anyone within the 2-21 day incubation period isn't going to have a fever.

My first thought at seeing this thread is to wonder if this man didn't just say that in the hopes of better treatment or early release. But more to the point, can the authorities determine if he really was in Africa? And how long ago did he leave?

NYC_SKP

(68,644 posts)

6. Once upon a time they used to actually stamp passports regularly.

Reply to SheilaT (Reply #2)

Fri Oct 3, 2014, 02:11 PM

Oct 2014

I always looked forward to getting stamps, was always discouraged when I wouldn't get one.

Maybe customs should reconsider protocol, even at the risk of offending "open borders" advocates.

ProdigalJunkMail

(12,017 posts)

8. my passport is full of entry and exit stamps...

Reply to NYC_SKP (Reply #6)

Fri Oct 3, 2014, 02:19 PM

Oct 2014

the only places i don't get them are to and from mexico and within the EU...

sP

Catherine Vincent

(34,488 posts)

3. Where about in Africa?

Reply to Aerows (Original post)

Fri Oct 3, 2014, 02:04 PM

Oct 2014

Aerows

(39,961 posts)

4. The article didn't say

Reply to Catherine Vincent (Reply #3)

Fri Oct 3, 2014, 02:07 PM

Oct 2014

Apparently he was arrested last night for a DUI. I saw the article so I posted it.

Catherine Vincent

(34,488 posts)

5. I didn't see it either

Reply to Aerows (Reply #4)

Fri Oct 3, 2014, 02:09 PM

Oct 2014

I thought someone here at DU knew. You would think the article would have at least mentioned which country.

Aerows

(39,961 posts)

7. You would think!

Reply to Catherine Vincent (Reply #5)

Fri Oct 3, 2014, 02:11 PM

Oct 2014

Maybe they can't give out that information for privacy reasons? I would think, too, that if he was somewhere other than affected areas they wouldn't bother to go through the trouble of testing.

I don't know. I guess we'll have to wait for more info.