For one thing, the companies involved in producing drugs to combat Ebola are incentivized to hold off making the drug available until the epidemic calls for larger, (and thanks to a bidding war) more expensive purchases. This means it has to threaten countries that are not dirt poor.
One of the reasons for bringing a deadly virus to the US rather than treat it in Africa is that it gives the drug an "only in America" vibe, it's that experimental, blah blah blah, can't leave the country, blah blah blah.
As for the government, well, the US would love to get it's hands on what appears to be the most infectious Ebola virus, which can be done under cover much more easily in America. They also want to study the patients and get data that no one else can have, because you know, everyone else is an enemy these days. Although I have a feeling all major countries have grabbed a sample at this point.
It also gives an opportunity for a leak, not that it will leak from these facilities, just that it can be a point of speculation (although it could leak from there, as I suspect this Ebola virus may be airborne or semi-airborne as seen in a few animal strains, which would explain why it is spreading so easily... and from what I heard they didn't take the precautions for an airborne disease, or so they claimed).
The biggest risk is terrorists, all you need to do is steal a body, but then there is also the risk of a State using it and blaming terrorists (which honestly seems more likely than terrorists at this point).
As the wars brew and the American economy takes a hit (not totally sure on that, but if it does, it will hit hard), I have no doubt that the United States in particular will be very interested in using Ebola as a wild card, an easy way to force people off the streets and back into their homes, as they wait for the virus to die out. It also gives the government additional powers over the population and the added fear is always useful to a Roman Empire.
However, they do not want it there in any other case, as it could trigger an economic collapse (major concern) and divert fund away from the military (not that much of a big deal, but why waste). This virus will be fought off well, that is until it is convenient to not fight it off.
I give this a high probability of a major spread throughout Africa (90%) (the reluctance of these companies to even consider working with Africa means they want to wait, which means there is a good chance it will spread, otherwise it is better to sell contracts before the disease dies out), and a medium probability it becomes a issue in the United States within 2 months (50%), and a low probability that it will become a large issue in the United States within 2 months (30%).
Useful Links:
http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health/article/2000110003/study-new-strain-responsible-for-west-africa-ebola-outbreak
http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-20341423 (2012 article on transmission through the air)
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