Ebola: Playing the race card

Ebola: Playing the race card

by Carol Thompson A letter in the Dallas News reportedly written by the nephew of Thomas Eric Duncan suggesting race played a role in Duncan’s death has sparked outrage from Americans who are already on edge as a second health care worker has been diagnosed with...
NBC under fire for doctor’s breach: public responds

NBC under fire for doctor’s breach: public responds

by Carol Thompson The Internet is filled with thousands of comments in regard to NBC News’ Chief Medical Editor Dr. Nancy Snyderman’s breach of a 21-day voluntary isolation agreement after the news station’s freelance cameraman was diagnosed with...
Texas health care worker tests positive for Ebola

Texas health care worker tests positive for Ebola

by Carol Thompson A health care worker at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital who provided care for the Ebola patient hospitalized there has tested positive for Ebola in a preliminary test at the state public health laboratory in Austin. Confirmatory testing will be...
New Jersey issues mandatory quarantine  for NBC news crew

New Jersey issues mandatory quarantine for NBC news crew

by Carol Thompson New Jersey officials have issued a mandatory quarantine order for  NBC crew members who were exposed to a cameraman with Ebola after a voluntary 21-day isolation agreement was violated. Last night, state health officials issued the...