Former Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Robert Redfield addressed the current spread of Ebola in an interview with NewsNation's Morning in America anchor Markie Martin Friday, May 22. Redfield said that he believes the strain, currently reported in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, will cause "a major, major Ebola outbreak for Africa." However, in response to Martin's question about the possibility for spread outside of Africa – and in particular, to the United States – Redfield offered a key difference between Ebola and other diseases that can cause epidemics. Whereas many infectious diseases spread before symptoms appear, Ebola "only after you get sick." Redfield told Martin he believes this…
Redfield, who served as the CDC director under President Donald Trump's first administration from 2018 to 2021, said he expects the virus to spread across at least three more African countries. It has not spread beyond Africa so far.
Redfield, who served as the CDC director under President Donald Trump's first administration from 2018 to 2021, said he expects the virus to spread across at least three more African countries.
The hantavirus has medical officials on high alert after an international evacuation commenced of the affected cruise ship M.V. Hondius as it docked off Tenerife, with officials from more than 20 countries coordinating the return of passengers. Former CDC director Dr. Robert Redfield joins "NewsNation Prime" to discuss. #hantavirus #americans #quarantine "NewsNation Prime" is America’s source for unbiased news offering a full range of perspectives from across the U.S. Weekends starting at 7p/6C. #Prime NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
