Reports say the patient is in strict isolation based on symptoms and travel history. I take this as good news that our medical system is alert to the risks and is taking fast and appropriate action.

Another report in WaPo indicates that Ebola may be less contagious than the "Spanish Flu" pandemic. This is thought to be the worst pandemic of modern times. It killed 50 to 100 million people in 1918 - 1920, which represented about 3-5% of the world population at that time.