re: #102 EPR-radar

Wouldn’t it be interesting if the death rate from Ebola in places with resources for medical care is about 10-20% as opposed to the 70-90% that is usually reported?

The overall death rate is running 70-90% because of the lack of medical resources; Nigeria had 7 fatalities out of 20 cases. That’s 65% survival rate.

In the US, out of the eight people treated for Ebola, 1 died (Duncan), and that case was likely marred by delays in proper care.

What we’re seeing is that with prompt care and adequate precautions, the disease is survivable (and wont be transmitted to other persons - especially health care workers).