The infected bioterrorist, could check into a resort hotel and await the onset of the fever that would indicate that their Zaire ebolavirus is now contagious. The next phase of the attack would begin with the infected, and contagious, terrorist making visits to Walt Disney World, restaurants, or other areas with crowds of people. The Florida heat and humidity would provide perfect cover for the feverish and sweating terrorist as they make physical contact by way of casual brushing up against others and high contact surface areas to spread the virus. The infected bioterrorist would be able to continue such activities until the progression of the virus that they are carrying possibly creates late stage symptoms which can include: nausea and vomiting,
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Measuring less than one micron across, the Zaire ebolavirus is easily transmitted through bodily fluids. In standard healthcare settings, ZEBOV is spread through direct contact with blood or the body fluids of a individuals who are sick with Zaire ebolavirus or with objects such as bathroom surfaces, medical equipment that have been contaminated with blood or body fluids from an infected person. The virus in blood and body fluids can enter the body of an uninfected person through broken skin or unprotected mucous membranes in, for example, the eyes, nose, or mouth. For all healthcare personnel caring for patients with ZEBOV, it is recommended that personal protective equipment (PPE) fully covers skin and clothing and prevents exposure of the eyes, nose, and mouth and therefore reduces the risk of accidental self-contamination of mucous membranes or broken skin. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has directed that all PPE must be used in the context of a comprehensive infection control program that follows CDC recommendations and applicable Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSHA) requirements, including the Blood borne Pathogens (29 CFR 1910.1030), PPE (29 CFR 1910.132), and Respiratory Protection (20 CFR 1910.134) standards (CDC 2015,
Measuring less than one micron across, the Zaire ebolavirus is easily transmitted through bodily fluids. In standard healthcare settings, ZEBOV is spread through direct contact with blood or the body fluids of a individuals who are sick with Zaire ebolavirus or with objects such as bathroom surfaces, medical equipment that have been contaminated with blood or body fluids from an infected person. The virus in blood and body fluids can enter the body of an uninfected person through broken skin or unprotected mucous membranes in, for example, the eyes, nose, or mouth. For all healthcare personnel caring for patients with ZEBOV, it is recommended that personal protective equipment (PPE) fully covers skin and clothing and prevents exposure of the eyes, nose, and mouth and therefore reduces the risk of accidental self-contamination of mucous membranes or broken skin. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has directed that all PPE must be used in the context of a comprehensive infection control program that follows CDC recommendations and applicable Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSHA) requirements, including the Blood borne Pathogens (29 CFR 1910.1030), PPE (29 CFR 1910.132), and Respiratory Protection (20 CFR 1910.134) standards (CDC 2015,