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illenasuc t1_iumrqkp wrote

What is the transmission rate of Ebola in the Midwest versus higher populated regions of the US?

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MRIGlobal OP t1_iun67xd wrote

It's difficult to estimate given that there are no current cases of Ebola Sudan in the US.

In general, the higher the concentration of people in a given area, the more likely it is that transmission occurs and becomes harder to control. The midwest is also a less frequent international travel destination. Just like we saw with COVID-19, the coasts typically experience earlier outbreaks relative to the midwest.

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