It seemed that much of the discussion of quarantines and travel bans reflected political concerns, instead of the advice of public health experts.
Kathy Castor: “It seemed that much of the discussion of quarantines and travel bans reflected political concerns, instead of the advice…”
On the recordNovember 17, 2014
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Highlighting political motivations over public health advice during the Ebola crisis.
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