Freaking Out About Ebola

 

Here in the United States, with people freaking out,

(Even though there's just two cases we're concerned about)

I cannot imagine how West Africans must feel

Knowing their Ebola epidemic's all too real.

With so many sick and dying they've run out of beds,

They don't have clean water - never mind the latest meds.

I can see why they'd be freaking out...  I would be, too.

They've got cases in the thousands.  We've just had a few.

Still, I can't believe the CDC's phone help-line guy

Told the second, Dallas nurse that she was cleared to fly.

That seems rather feckless in the face of this disease.

Let's be much more careful of the public's safety, please.

Unsolicited Advice Regarding Ebola

 

Texas Presbyterian reports a second case;

One more health-care worker caught Ebola from the place.

Both took care of Thomas Duncan who has, sadly, died.

Both say that they followed all procedures - or, they tried.

Lacking the equipment and the training that they'd need

Nursing staff might not be ready - yet they take the lead

In the care of patients so the risk to them is high...

I believe it's time we gave a new approach a try.

We need staff whose specialty's contagion and disease;

Centers where procedure's stricter than the CDC.'s.

When someone is diagnosed you ship the patient there

Where they can receive the most experienced of care.

With the newest treatments and equipment for these fights

There's no need to panic or to shut down all the flights.

Meanwhile, thoughts and prayers go out to those who've gotten sick;

Hoping their recoveries are smooth, complete, and quick.