http://www.thevaccinereaction.org/2017/02/cdc-publishes-final-rule-on-quarantine-powers/ Article in full here by Dr. Mercola, guest writer
On the last day of the Obama administration, a final rule was issued by the CDC giving them expanded authority to quarantine for at least 72 hours a person entering the U.S. or even traveling between states who is suspected or at risk for cholera, plague, diphtheria, smallpox, yellow fever, infectious tuberculosis, viral hemorrhagic fevers, severe acute respiratory syndrome and influenza.
The new rule also allows for federal surveillance of travelers for non-quarantinable diseases like measles, pertussis and meningococcal disease.
Over 15,000 public comments were given expressing concern of governmental overreach, which the CDC denied but did serve to eliminate the part that people would be forced to submit to hospitalization, vaccination, and medical treatment, and that medical examination can only be done with informed consent.
What symptoms could cause containment?
*fever
*headache
*cramps
*loose stools
*vomiting
*possibly rashes and coughing
Pilots and ship operators also need to report signs and symptoms of sick travelers to the CDC before arriving into the U.S.
Pilots need to report:
- Fever (100.4 F or greater), feels warm to the touch or gives history of feeling feverish and one of the following:
*Skin Rash
*Difficulty breathing
*Persistent cough
*Decreased consciousness or confusion
New unexplained bleeding or bruising
*Persistent diarrhea
*Persistent vomiting
*Headache with stiff neck
*Appearing unwell; OR
2. Fever that has persisted more than 48 hours; OR
3. Other symptoms in the Federal Register
Ship Operators are to report similar symptoms with the addition of:
Acute gastroenteritis defined as 3 or more episodes of diarrhea within 24 hours, and vomiting with one or more of the following: 1 or more episodes of diarrhea in a 24-hour period, abdominal cramps, headache, muscle aches or fever OR other symptoms in the Federal Register.
New regulations will not take effect until at least the end of March, 2017.
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