New York, New Jersey Set Up Mandatory Quarantine Requirement Amid Ebola Threat

[hrmjustin]

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) — In the wake of the first confirmed Ebola virus case in New York City, the states of New York and New Jersey have set up a new screening system that goes above and beyond the guidelines already set up by federal officials.

As CBS 2’s Alice Gainer reported, no other states have yet set up increased screening procedures for Ebola.

“We believe it’s appropriate to increase the current screening procedures from people coming from affected countries from the current (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention screening procedures),” Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Friday afternoon. “We believe it within the State of New York and the State of New Jersey’s legal rights.”

http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2014/10/24/new-york-new-jersey-set-up-mandatory-quarantine-requirement-amid-ebola-threat/

[rocktivity]

2. I still don't like the idea of infected people flying around even if they aren't contagious

I'd rather that the quarantining take place where they are -- just make them wait 21 to 30 days before being issued a ticket and/or visa.

While it's better than nothing, this kind of a policy should only apply to American citizens flying from or through Ebola-affected countries.


rocktivity

[KMOD]

3. it's a bad idea,

and frankly, it's embarrassing as well.