Public needs assurance in face of ebola threat

The threat of an ebola outbreak is growing everyday. 

The disease is spreading and has reached Europe. When the news broke last week ago that Spanish nurse Teresa Romero had contracted the deadly virus, reaction in Spain was one of shock and horror — not only at the possible fate of the poor nurse but also at the realisation of the economic consequences on a country that largely relies on tourism to make a living.

Since then 14 other people in Spain have been admitted for health monitoring. Make no mistake ebola is on its way here. Ireland has become more connected to the rest of the world.