THE SEAN HANNITY SHOW

Obama Wrong on Ebola  Just two weeks ago Barack Obama told us that the chances of an Ebola outbreak in the United States were "extremely low." Unfortunately that's no longer the case with up to 80 people coming into contact with an Ebola patient in the United States. In a recent speech at the CDC in Atlanta, Barack Obama made the following statement: "I want the American people to know that our experts, here at the CDC and across our government, agree that the chances of an Ebola outbreak here in the United States are extremely low. We've been taking the necessary precautions, including working with countries in West Africa to increase screening at airports so that someone with the virus doesn't get on a plane for the United States." I guess that's not so true. The Facts, Sir Unfortunately this week we've learned that the president spoke too soon. The CDC has confirmed that Thomas Eric Duncan has Ebola and is currently receiving treatment at a hospital in Dallas, TX. Duncan recently traveled from West Africa to the United States via Belgium to visit family. He was not exhibiting symptoms of Ebola during his travel. Duncan went into an emergency room in Dallas last week where he was treated for a low-grade fever, abdominal pain and sent home with antibiotics. Even though the nurse knew he had traveled from Liberia, that information was regrettably not communicated to the rest of the medical team. After his condition worsened, Duncan returned to the hospital where he is now listed in serious condition. During the time Duncan entered the United States and began exhibiting symptoms of Ebola, which is when it becomes contagious, experts estimate that he came into contact with as many as 80 people who may have been exposed to the virus; this includes five children, who are students who then went to school with other children, who are now being monitored. Duncan's four family members he was visiting are now also confined to their home through at least October 19th. It's important to note a few facts about Ebola. It is not airborne; it is contracted through direct contact with bodily fluids. You cannot contract it through eating food, drinking water or mosquitos. Most importantly, you cannot contract Ebola from someone if they are not experiencing any symptoms. Nonetheless, we must remain vigilant in what is becoming a global health crisis. While travel to and from West Africa is not recommended, there are no government restrictions in place. Screening for passengers with fever may be a first line of defense, but apparently it isn't enough to prevent it from spreading.