Ebola is back in the headlines -- and so are debates about travel restrictions, airport screening, and public health preparedness. This week, Drs. Alicia and Stephanie Rolin explain what’s happening in the current Ebola outbreak, how the virus spreads, why experts are criticizing some travel policies, and why this is not another COVID situation. They also discuss the role of public trust, CDC staffing cuts, and the challenges of containing outbreaks in a connected world.

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