To combat the disease, with which four people have been diagnosed in the United States, several states have adopted measures over and above what is called for by federal health authorities. Maine, for example, says it will isolate any healthcare worker returning from the Ebola-stricken west African countries of Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone.

The isolation measures have brought widespread condemnation from the medical establishment and the White House. Aid organizations say the mandatory isolation periods will make it more difficult to recruit volunteers, who typically serve in west Africa for only a few weeks.

OrangeDragon wrote:Honestly, as a health worker she should be volunteering to it in an effort to make sure she doesn't accidentally spread it. Doing otherwise is irresponsible.

Bitte_Kein_Lexus wrote:

OrangeDragon wrote:Honestly, as a health worker she should be volunteering to it in an effort to make sure she doesn't accidentally spread it. Doing otherwise is irresponsible.

Exactly...