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How many contacts are too many?
The 28 identified contacts and 27 flight associates show the immediate challenge of containing Ebola. Each contact needs monitoring for 21 days, the maximum incubation period. This intensive process aims to break transmission chains quickly, but the sheer number of potential contacts can overwhelm public health resources, especially in densely populated areas.
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