I certainly don't want to be called a fear monger but it is good to know some facts, especially those relevant to your own life choices. It would be a good idea for everyone to do one minute of research to see how Ebola is transmitted and to see that while it can be an epidemic threat it is not as easy to transmit as some people falsely believe. On a point more relevant to the hobby, should things develop badly please be aware of this:

Live life alittle....by now we get the ideal.

you should put off that trip to West Africa . . .

and probably be packing for a move to a remote area of Alaska!

saying because they are idiots for waiting for it to reach the U.S. If the person who was in full protection got infected, then it may be contaigious by air, because even a cough or sneeze transmits saliva "bodily fluid" into the air and can be breathed in by others within 15 feet.

Since humans don't become infectious until the onset of symptoms - fever, muscle pain, fatigue, headache, sore throat, vomiting - I would assume the party exhibiting or observing said symptoms would have the inclination and decency to cancel the date, regardless if the Ebola virus is involved or not.

Any providers interested in camping out with me for a couple of years in Alaska?

But the fire ants might feel lonely without you!