Outside the Beltway

The response to the latest outbreak of the Ebola Virus has both succeeded and failed in several response.

Much like the disease itself, Ebola panic seems to have disappeared as the midterm elections become ever more distant in the rear view mirror.

Good news that ought to quiet people’s concerns significantly, on the Ebola front.

A Maine Judge has largely rejected the efforts of the State of Maine to restrict the movements of Kaci Hickcox

We may have our first legal challenge to an Ebola quarantine order by tomorrow

After an avalanche of negative commentary, the Governors of New York and New Jersey have modified their policy regarding quarantining people returning from west Africa.

A surprise move from Governors Christie and Cuomo that sounds like a good idea but may not be as effective, or legal, as it sounds.

A new outbreak, or hopefully just an isolated case.

More Ebola news that could have a negative impact on public opinion.

We’ve become aware of failures in how we’ve handled the Ebola situation. The response is to figure out what went wrong and do our best to fix it, not to panic.

Another health care worker in Dallas is being treated for exposure to the Ebola Virus.

Sobering news from the World Health Organization.

A second case, and the first person to apparently contract Ebola on U.S. soil. But, that’s no reason to panic.

Combining politics, an incessantly sensationalist news cycle, and a virus that scares a lot of people can’t end well.

Closing down international air travel won’t stop Ebola from becoming a bigger public health threat.

For the first time, someone has been diagnosed with Ebola in the United States.