Well, better the CDC evolve than Ebola, we suppose …
Citizens are still worried — understandably — about Ebola spreading, so CDC director Dr. Tom Frieden is doing his part to put our minds at ease:
Today CDC released new guidelines on monitoring & movement of people who may have been exposed to the #Ebola virus. http://t.co/gPhICrypZG
— Dr. Robert R. Redfield (@CDCDirector) October 27, 2014
New guidelines! Phew!
New guidelines increase levels of protection, outline 4 levels of exposure & public health actions for each level. http://t.co/gPhICrypZG
— Dr. Robert R. Redfield (@CDCDirector) October 27, 2014
So, how did the CDC put together these guidelines? Science, of course!
At CDC, we base our decisions on science and experience. As science and experience changes, we adapt our guidelines.
— Dr. Robert R. Redfield (@CDCDirector) October 27, 2014
Did “science and experience” also prompt Frieden to say that people under voluntary quarantine could go “jogging in the park”?
https://twitter.com/danielrskinner/status/526879351267397632
@DrFriedenCDC don't worry buddy. You'll get it figured out eventually ?? #wearefucked
— ????????????? (@EightStringer) October 27, 2014
Strange that with the posture of certitude @CDCgov delivers statements at pressers and interviews @DrFriedenCDC https://t.co/xaYDk7ooJD
— Rick (@StrokesofCandor) October 27, 2014
https://twitter.com/BarefootSnap/status/526882685214818304
.@BarefootSnap @CDCgov @DrFriedenCDC Agreed, I think they're making it up as they go. We are now on CDC Ebola Guideline 4.0?
— Rick (@StrokesofCandor) October 27, 2014
Making it up? Nah. It’s science, you guys!
https://twitter.com/NoahCRothman/status/526826804821364736
https://twitter.com/NoahCRothman/status/526829446175920129
https://twitter.com/NoahCRothman/status/526829478690160640
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