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Alan Nuevo: Welcome back to the Empire Report. We go now to a developing story, as new and urgent travel restrictions are being put into place for the entirety of the Goss system in response to the growing concerns surrounding spreading cases of Lynch Fever. For more on the latest, here is Empire Report’s very own Beck Russum.
Beck Russum: Thanks, Alan.
It was an over a year ago that the first reported cases of Lynch Fever first started appearing in Stanton, Nemo and Goss. It seemed for a while that the strict quarantine measures put into place during the last outbreak had been able to get the infection under control. However all that changed when five days ago the first new cases of Lynch Fever in over four months began to appear in Lyre on Cassel. The spread has been rapid. We have new numbers coming in right now. 102 people across 14 cities. 18 new cases in just the past day.
Though the TDD was quick to ground all ships scheduled to leave the planet, new restrictions were announced earlier today that will severely limit all travel to and from the system. Garet Waldon, Associate Director of the Trade & Development Division, released a statement an hour ago ensuring that while all necessary precautions will be taken against the outbreak gaining a wider foothold in the Empire, aid and resources will still be able to make their way to the planet’s surface. The Navy will be working in conjunction with the TDD to enforce the blockade.
Early reports seem to link the first cases to a Genesis-Class starliner that arrived in the resort city on Thursday. If this is true, it may hint at an off-world source of the disease. Of course, since people become infectious long before they show symptoms, it makes tracking the disease’s path a particularly difficult problem. The Imperator spoke earlier today saying that the danger is real, and warned people to get immediately scanned if they are showing any symptoms of Lynch Fever such as fever, sweats, and gastrointestinal pain.
Senate lawmakers are set to discuss the situation today. It will be the first time that the Senate has taken up the Lynch Fever outbreak publically. Officials are saying that this recent batch of cases should be seen as a wakeup call and are pushing for additional resources and funding to be dedicated to the eradication of this deadly disease.
Last night, Cassel Governor Shandra Pesco caused controversy with her remarks in protest of the travel restrictions, proposing that visitors to her world be allowed to leave if they clear the appropriate scans. She has since walked back a little from those remarks, saying that of course travel should be limited if it means saving people’s lives.
Terra has begun to issue its own restrictions on any travelers who have been to Goss in the past week, opening up makeshift holding centers where people will be monitored for 21 days, the maximum amount of time Lynch Fever symptoms can lie dormant.
To give us the latest implications of this health crisis, we are joined now by Dr. Illeana Byrne, who has been with us every step of the way during this most recent outbreak. Dr. Byrne?
Dr. Illeana Byrne: To everyone watching Empire Report, I want to make it very clear that it is terribly important to be aware of any signs of symptoms. This is especially true with younger members of your family. Children in particular are extremely susceptible to contracting Lynch Fever, as are people who may already have compromised immune systems, such as the elderly.
Beck Russum: And if they do experience symptoms?
Dr. Illeana Byrne: This may seem counter to common sense, but the best thing to do is to stay put. Moving to a med center only increases the risk of infecting other people. Much better to comm a health official and wait for a unit to come and scan you at home.
Beck Russum: There has been some concern about these extremely strict travel restrictions, that blockading an entire system is too severe. That they are causing more harm than good. That they are keeping families apart. Do you think such draconian measures are needed?
Dr. Illeana Byrne: When I talk to Citizens, when I talk to parents, when I talk to anyone, I explain that as a physician and as a public health expert, I can tell you that these travel restrictions are very necessary. Right now we still have hopes of containing this most recent outbreak, but we will continue to see it spread if people don’t step up. We know how to control this. We’ve got to get on this.
Beck Russum: Thank you for being with us again tonight, Dr. Byrne. The Empire Report will continue to provide crucial updates as this story develops. Alan.
Alan Nuevo: Lynch Fever. Not something you want to mess with. Our thoughts are with all those in Goss tonight.
Sataball opening day is right around the corner and when we come back, Argia Mumbo stops by with a few party planning tips to make sure you start your season off right. You don’t want to miss it.
Beck Russum: Thanks, Alan.
It was an over a year ago that the first reported cases of Lynch Fever first started appearing in Stanton, Nemo and Goss. It seemed for a while that the strict quarantine measures put into place during the last outbreak had been able to get the infection under control. However all that changed when five days ago the first new cases of Lynch Fever in over four months began to appear in Lyre on Cassel. The spread has been rapid. We have new numbers coming in right now. 102 people across 14 cities. 18 new cases in just the past day.
Though the TDD was quick to ground all ships scheduled to leave the planet, new restrictions were announced earlier today that will severely limit all travel to and from the system. Garet Waldon, Associate Director of the Trade & Development Division, released a statement an hour ago ensuring that while all necessary precautions will be taken against the outbreak gaining a wider foothold in the Empire, aid and resources will still be able to make their way to the planet’s surface. The Navy will be working in conjunction with the TDD to enforce the blockade.
Early reports seem to link the first cases to a Genesis-Class starliner that arrived in the resort city on Thursday. If this is true, it may hint at an off-world source of the disease. Of course, since people become infectious long before they show symptoms, it makes tracking the disease’s path a particularly difficult problem. The Imperator spoke earlier today saying that the danger is real, and warned people to get immediately scanned if they are showing any symptoms of Lynch Fever such as fever, sweats, and gastrointestinal pain.
Senate lawmakers are set to discuss the situation today. It will be the first time that the Senate has taken up the Lynch Fever outbreak publically. Officials are saying that this recent batch of cases should be seen as a wakeup call and are pushing for additional resources and funding to be dedicated to the eradication of this deadly disease.
Last night, Cassel Governor Shandra Pesco caused controversy with her remarks in protest of the travel restrictions, proposing that visitors to her world be allowed to leave if they clear the appropriate scans. She has since walked back a little from those remarks, saying that of course travel should be limited if it means saving people’s lives.
Terra has begun to issue its own restrictions on any travelers who have been to Goss in the past week, opening up makeshift holding centers where people will be monitored for 21 days, the maximum amount of time Lynch Fever symptoms can lie dormant.
To give us the latest implications of this health crisis, we are joined now by Dr. Illeana Byrne, who has been with us every step of the way during this most recent outbreak. Dr. Byrne?
Dr. Illeana Byrne: To everyone watching Empire Report, I want to make it very clear that it is terribly important to be aware of any signs of symptoms. This is especially true with younger members of your family. Children in particular are extremely susceptible to contracting Lynch Fever, as are people who may already have compromised immune systems, such as the elderly.
Beck Russum: And if they do experience symptoms?
Dr. Illeana Byrne: This may seem counter to common sense, but the best thing to do is to stay put. Moving to a med center only increases the risk of infecting other people. Much better to comm a health official and wait for a unit to come and scan you at home.
Beck Russum: There has been some concern about these extremely strict travel restrictions, that blockading an entire system is too severe. That they are causing more harm than good. That they are keeping families apart. Do you think such draconian measures are needed?
Dr. Illeana Byrne: When I talk to Citizens, when I talk to parents, when I talk to anyone, I explain that as a physician and as a public health expert, I can tell you that these travel restrictions are very necessary. Right now we still have hopes of containing this most recent outbreak, but we will continue to see it spread if people don’t step up. We know how to control this. We’ve got to get on this.
Beck Russum: Thank you for being with us again tonight, Dr. Byrne. The Empire Report will continue to provide crucial updates as this story develops. Alan.
Alan Nuevo: Lynch Fever. Not something you want to mess with. Our thoughts are with all those in Goss tonight.
Sataball opening day is right around the corner and when we come back, Argia Mumbo stops by with a few party planning tips to make sure you start your season off right. You don’t want to miss it.
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Alan Nuevo: Willkommen zurück im Empire Report. Wir kommen nun zu einer sich entwickelnden Geschichte, da für das gesamte Goss-System neue und dringende Reisebeschränkungen eingeführt werden, um den wachsenden Bedenken hinsichtlich der Ausbreitung von Lynchfieber zu begegnen. Für weitere Informationen über die neuesten Entwicklungen, hier ist Empire Report's eigener Beck Russum.
Beck Russum: Danke, Alan.
Vor über einem Jahr begannen die ersten gemeldeten Fälle von Lynchfieber erstmals bei Stanton, Nemo und Goss zu auftreten. Es schien eine Weile, dass die strengen Quarantänemaßnahmen, die während des letzten Ausbruchs eingeführt wurden, in der Lage waren, die Infektion unter Kontrolle zu bringen. Doch all das änderte sich, als vor fünf Tagen die ersten neuen Fälle von Lynchfieber seit über vier Monaten in Lyre on Cassel auftauchten. Die Ausbreitung erfolgte schnell. Wir haben neue Zahlen, die gerade hereinkommen. 102 Menschen in 14 Städten. 18 neue Fälle in nur dem vergangenen Tag.
Obwohl die TDD schnell alle Schiffe, die den Planeten verlassen sollten, am Boden festhielt, wurden heute Morgen neue Einschränkungen angekündigt, die die Reise zum und vom System stark einschränken werden. Garet Waldon, Associate Director der Trade & Development Division, gab vor einer Stunde eine Erklärung heraus, in der er sicherstellte, dass zwar alle notwendigen Vorkehrungen getroffen werden, damit der Ausbruch im Imperium nicht weiter Fuß fassen kann, dass aber Hilfe und Ressourcen weiterhin auf dem Weg an die Oberfläche des Planeten sind. Die Navy wird in Zusammenarbeit mit der TDD an der Durchsetzung der Blockade arbeiten.
Frühe Berichte scheinen die ersten Fälle mit einem Starliner der Genesis-Klasse zu verbinden, der am Donnerstag in der Stadt ankam. Wenn dies wahr ist, kann es auf eine außerhalb der Welt liegende Quelle der Krankheit hinweisen. Da Menschen lange bevor sie Symptome zeigen, infektiös werden, ist es natürlich besonders schwierig, den Weg der Krankheit zu verfolgen. Der Imperator sagte heute früh, dass die Gefahr real ist, und warnte die Menschen, sofort gescannt zu werden, wenn sie irgendwelche Symptome des Lynchfiebers wie Fieber, Schweißausbrüche und Magen-Darm-Schmerzen zeigen.
Senatgesetzgeber werden eingestellt, um die Situation heute zu besprechen. Es wird das erste Mal sein, dass der Senat den Ausbruch des Lynchfiebers öffentlich aufgreift. Beamte sagen, dass diese jüngste Reihe von Fällen als ein Weckruf angesehen werden sollte und drängen darauf, dass zusätzliche Mittel und Mittel für die Ausrottung dieser tödlichen Krankheit bereitgestellt werden.
Gestern Abend sorgte Cassel-Gouverneurin Shandra Pesco mit ihren Bemerkungen aus Protest gegen die Reisebeschränkungen für Kontroversen und schlug vor, dass Besucher ihrer Welt gehen dürfen, wenn sie die entsprechenden Scans löschen. Seitdem ist sie von diesen Bemerkungen ein wenig zurückgegangen und hat gesagt, dass die Reisekosten natürlich begrenzt werden sollten, wenn es darum geht, Menschenleben zu retten.
Terra hat damit begonnen, eigene Einschränkungen für alle Reisenden zu erlassen, die in der vergangenen Woche in Goss waren, und eröffnet behelfsmäßige Holdingzentren, in denen die Menschen 21 Tage lang überwacht werden, wobei die Symptome des Lynchfiebers so lange wie möglich inaktiv bleiben können.
Um uns über die jüngsten Auswirkungen dieser Gesundheitskrise zu informieren, schließt sich uns jetzt Dr. Illeana Byrne an, die uns bei jedem Schritt während dieses jüngsten Ausbruchs begleitet hat. Dr. Byrne?
Dr. Illeana Byrne: Allen, die den Empire Report sehen, möchte ich sehr deutlich machen, dass es sehr wichtig ist, sich der Anzeichen von Symptomen bewusst zu sein. Dies gilt insbesondere für jüngere Familienmitglieder. Vor allem Kinder sind extrem anfällig für Lynchfieber, ebenso wie Menschen, die bereits das Immunsystem geschwächt haben, wie ältere Menschen.
Beck Russum: Und wenn sie doch Symptome haben?
Dr. Illeana Byrne: Das mag dem gesunden Menschenverstand zuwiderlaufen, aber das Beste, was man tun kann, ist, in Schach zu bleiben. Der Umzug in ein medizinisches Zentrum erhöht nur das Risiko, andere Menschen zu infizieren. Viel besser, einen Gesundheitsbeamten zu beauftragen und darauf zu warten, dass eine Einheit kommt und Sie zu Hause scannt.
Beck Russum: Es gab einige Bedenken wegen dieser extrem strengen Fahrbeschränkungen, dass die Blockade eines ganzen Systems zu schwerwiegend ist. Dass sie mehr Schaden als Nutzen anrichten. Dass sie die Familien auseinander halten. Glauben Sie, dass solche drakonischen Maßnahmen notwendig sind?
Dr. Illeana Byrne: Wenn ich mit Bürgern spreche, wenn ich mit Eltern spreche, wenn ich mit jemandem spreche, erkläre ich Ihnen, dass ich als Arzt und als Experte für öffentliche Gesundheit sagen kann, dass diese Reisebeschränkungen sehr notwendig sind. Im Moment haben wir noch Hoffnungen, diesen jüngsten Ausbruch einzudämmen, aber wir werden weiterhin dafür sorgen, dass er sich ausbreitet, wenn die Menschen nicht vorankommen. Wir wissen, wie wir das kontrollieren können. Wir müssen da ran gehen.
Beck Russum: Danke, dass Sie heute Abend wieder bei uns sind, Dr. Byrne. Der Empire Report wird auch in Zukunft wichtige Updates liefern, während sich diese Geschichte entwickelt. Alan.
Alan Nuevo: Lynch-Fieber. Nicht etwas, mit dem du dich anlegen willst. Unsere Gedanken sind bei all denen in Goss heute Abend.
Der Sataball-Eröffnungstag ist gleich um die Ecke und wenn wir zurückkommen, kommt Argia Mumbo mit ein paar Tipps zur Partyplanung vorbei, um sicherzustellen, dass Sie Ihre Saison richtig beginnen. Du willst es nicht verpassen.
Beck Russum: Danke, Alan.
Vor über einem Jahr begannen die ersten gemeldeten Fälle von Lynchfieber erstmals bei Stanton, Nemo und Goss zu auftreten. Es schien eine Weile, dass die strengen Quarantänemaßnahmen, die während des letzten Ausbruchs eingeführt wurden, in der Lage waren, die Infektion unter Kontrolle zu bringen. Doch all das änderte sich, als vor fünf Tagen die ersten neuen Fälle von Lynchfieber seit über vier Monaten in Lyre on Cassel auftauchten. Die Ausbreitung erfolgte schnell. Wir haben neue Zahlen, die gerade hereinkommen. 102 Menschen in 14 Städten. 18 neue Fälle in nur dem vergangenen Tag.
Obwohl die TDD schnell alle Schiffe, die den Planeten verlassen sollten, am Boden festhielt, wurden heute Morgen neue Einschränkungen angekündigt, die die Reise zum und vom System stark einschränken werden. Garet Waldon, Associate Director der Trade & Development Division, gab vor einer Stunde eine Erklärung heraus, in der er sicherstellte, dass zwar alle notwendigen Vorkehrungen getroffen werden, damit der Ausbruch im Imperium nicht weiter Fuß fassen kann, dass aber Hilfe und Ressourcen weiterhin auf dem Weg an die Oberfläche des Planeten sind. Die Navy wird in Zusammenarbeit mit der TDD an der Durchsetzung der Blockade arbeiten.
Frühe Berichte scheinen die ersten Fälle mit einem Starliner der Genesis-Klasse zu verbinden, der am Donnerstag in der Stadt ankam. Wenn dies wahr ist, kann es auf eine außerhalb der Welt liegende Quelle der Krankheit hinweisen. Da Menschen lange bevor sie Symptome zeigen, infektiös werden, ist es natürlich besonders schwierig, den Weg der Krankheit zu verfolgen. Der Imperator sagte heute früh, dass die Gefahr real ist, und warnte die Menschen, sofort gescannt zu werden, wenn sie irgendwelche Symptome des Lynchfiebers wie Fieber, Schweißausbrüche und Magen-Darm-Schmerzen zeigen.
Senatgesetzgeber werden eingestellt, um die Situation heute zu besprechen. Es wird das erste Mal sein, dass der Senat den Ausbruch des Lynchfiebers öffentlich aufgreift. Beamte sagen, dass diese jüngste Reihe von Fällen als ein Weckruf angesehen werden sollte und drängen darauf, dass zusätzliche Mittel und Mittel für die Ausrottung dieser tödlichen Krankheit bereitgestellt werden.
Gestern Abend sorgte Cassel-Gouverneurin Shandra Pesco mit ihren Bemerkungen aus Protest gegen die Reisebeschränkungen für Kontroversen und schlug vor, dass Besucher ihrer Welt gehen dürfen, wenn sie die entsprechenden Scans löschen. Seitdem ist sie von diesen Bemerkungen ein wenig zurückgegangen und hat gesagt, dass die Reisekosten natürlich begrenzt werden sollten, wenn es darum geht, Menschenleben zu retten.
Terra hat damit begonnen, eigene Einschränkungen für alle Reisenden zu erlassen, die in der vergangenen Woche in Goss waren, und eröffnet behelfsmäßige Holdingzentren, in denen die Menschen 21 Tage lang überwacht werden, wobei die Symptome des Lynchfiebers so lange wie möglich inaktiv bleiben können.
Um uns über die jüngsten Auswirkungen dieser Gesundheitskrise zu informieren, schließt sich uns jetzt Dr. Illeana Byrne an, die uns bei jedem Schritt während dieses jüngsten Ausbruchs begleitet hat. Dr. Byrne?
Dr. Illeana Byrne: Allen, die den Empire Report sehen, möchte ich sehr deutlich machen, dass es sehr wichtig ist, sich der Anzeichen von Symptomen bewusst zu sein. Dies gilt insbesondere für jüngere Familienmitglieder. Vor allem Kinder sind extrem anfällig für Lynchfieber, ebenso wie Menschen, die bereits das Immunsystem geschwächt haben, wie ältere Menschen.
Beck Russum: Und wenn sie doch Symptome haben?
Dr. Illeana Byrne: Das mag dem gesunden Menschenverstand zuwiderlaufen, aber das Beste, was man tun kann, ist, in Schach zu bleiben. Der Umzug in ein medizinisches Zentrum erhöht nur das Risiko, andere Menschen zu infizieren. Viel besser, einen Gesundheitsbeamten zu beauftragen und darauf zu warten, dass eine Einheit kommt und Sie zu Hause scannt.
Beck Russum: Es gab einige Bedenken wegen dieser extrem strengen Fahrbeschränkungen, dass die Blockade eines ganzen Systems zu schwerwiegend ist. Dass sie mehr Schaden als Nutzen anrichten. Dass sie die Familien auseinander halten. Glauben Sie, dass solche drakonischen Maßnahmen notwendig sind?
Dr. Illeana Byrne: Wenn ich mit Bürgern spreche, wenn ich mit Eltern spreche, wenn ich mit jemandem spreche, erkläre ich Ihnen, dass ich als Arzt und als Experte für öffentliche Gesundheit sagen kann, dass diese Reisebeschränkungen sehr notwendig sind. Im Moment haben wir noch Hoffnungen, diesen jüngsten Ausbruch einzudämmen, aber wir werden weiterhin dafür sorgen, dass er sich ausbreitet, wenn die Menschen nicht vorankommen. Wir wissen, wie wir das kontrollieren können. Wir müssen da ran gehen.
Beck Russum: Danke, dass Sie heute Abend wieder bei uns sind, Dr. Byrne. Der Empire Report wird auch in Zukunft wichtige Updates liefern, während sich diese Geschichte entwickelt. Alan.
Alan Nuevo: Lynch-Fieber. Nicht etwas, mit dem du dich anlegen willst. Unsere Gedanken sind bei all denen in Goss heute Abend.
Der Sataball-Eröffnungstag ist gleich um die Ecke und wenn wir zurückkommen, kommt Argia Mumbo mit ein paar Tipps zur Partyplanung vorbei, um sicherzustellen, dass Sie Ihre Saison richtig beginnen. Du willst es nicht verpassen.
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Alan Nuevo: Welcome back to the Empire Report. We go now to a developing story, as new and urgent travel restrictions are being put into place for the entirety of the Goss system in response to the growing concerns surrounding spreading cases of Lynch Fever. For more on the latest, here is Empire Report’s very own Beck Russum.
Beck Russum: Thanks, Alan.
It was an over a year ago that the first reported cases of Lynch Fever first started appearing in Stanton, Nemo and Goss. It seemed for a while that the strict quarantine measures put into place during the last outbreak had been able to get the infection under control. However all that changed when five days ago the first new cases of Lynch Fever in over four months began to appear in Lyre on Cassel. The spread has been rapid. We have new numbers coming in right now. 102 people across 14 cities. 18 new cases in just the past day.
Though the TDD was quick to ground all ships scheduled to leave the planet, new restrictions were announced earlier today that will severely limit all travel to and from the system. Garet Waldon, Associate Director of the Trade & Development Division, released a statement an hour ago ensuring that while all necessary precautions will be taken against the outbreak gaining a wider foothold in the Empire, aid and resources will still be able to make their way to the planet’s surface. The Navy will be working in conjunction with the TDD to enforce the blockade.
Early reports seem to link the first cases to a Genesis-Class starliner that arrived in the resort city on Thursday. If this is true, it may hint at an off-world source of the disease. Of course, since people become infectious long before they show symptoms, it makes tracking the disease’s path a particularly difficult problem. The Imperator spoke earlier today saying that the danger is real, and warned people to get immediately scanned if they are showing any symptoms of Lynch Fever such as fever, sweats, and gastrointestinal pain.
Senate lawmakers are set to discuss the situation today. It will be the first time that the Senate has taken up the Lynch Fever outbreak publically. Officials are saying that this recent batch of cases should be seen as a wakeup call and are pushing for additional resources and funding to be dedicated to the eradication of this deadly disease.
Last night, Cassel Governor Shandra Pesco caused controversy with her remarks in protest of the travel restrictions, proposing that visitors to her world be allowed to leave if they clear the appropriate scans. She has since walked back a little from those remarks, saying that of course travel should be limited if it means saving people’s lives.
Terra has begun to issue its own restrictions on any travelers who have been to Goss in the past week, opening up makeshift holding centers where people will be monitored for 21 days, the maximum amount of time Lynch Fever symptoms can lie dormant.
To give us the latest implications of this health crisis, we are joined now by Dr. Illeana Byrne, who has been with us every step of the way during this most recent outbreak. Dr. Byrne?
Dr. Illeana Byrne: To everyone watching Empire Report, I want to make it very clear that it is terribly important to be aware of any signs of symptoms. This is especially true with younger members of your family. Children in particular are extremely susceptible to contracting Lynch Fever, as are people who may already have compromised immune systems, such as the elderly.
Beck Russum: And if they do experience symptoms?
Dr. Illeana Byrne: This may seem counter to common sense, but the best thing to do is to stay put. Moving to a med center only increases the risk of infecting other people. Much better to comm a health official and wait for a unit to come and scan you at home.
Beck Russum: There has been some concern about these extremely strict travel restrictions, that blockading an entire system is too severe. That they are causing more harm than good. That they are keeping families apart. Do you think such draconian measures are needed?
Dr. Illeana Byrne: When I talk to Citizens, when I talk to parents, when I talk to anyone, I explain that as a physician and as a public health expert, I can tell you that these travel restrictions are very necessary. Right now we still have hopes of containing this most recent outbreak, but we will continue to see it spread if people don’t step up. We know how to control this. We’ve got to get on this.
Beck Russum: Thank you for being with us again tonight, Dr. Byrne. The Empire Report will continue to provide crucial updates as this story develops. Alan.
Alan Nuevo: Lynch Fever. Not something you want to mess with. Our thoughts are with all those in Goss tonight.
Sataball opening day is right around the corner and when we come back, Argia Mumbo stops by with a few party planning tips to make sure you start your season off right. You don’t want to miss it.
Beck Russum: Thanks, Alan.
It was an over a year ago that the first reported cases of Lynch Fever first started appearing in Stanton, Nemo and Goss. It seemed for a while that the strict quarantine measures put into place during the last outbreak had been able to get the infection under control. However all that changed when five days ago the first new cases of Lynch Fever in over four months began to appear in Lyre on Cassel. The spread has been rapid. We have new numbers coming in right now. 102 people across 14 cities. 18 new cases in just the past day.
Though the TDD was quick to ground all ships scheduled to leave the planet, new restrictions were announced earlier today that will severely limit all travel to and from the system. Garet Waldon, Associate Director of the Trade & Development Division, released a statement an hour ago ensuring that while all necessary precautions will be taken against the outbreak gaining a wider foothold in the Empire, aid and resources will still be able to make their way to the planet’s surface. The Navy will be working in conjunction with the TDD to enforce the blockade.
Early reports seem to link the first cases to a Genesis-Class starliner that arrived in the resort city on Thursday. If this is true, it may hint at an off-world source of the disease. Of course, since people become infectious long before they show symptoms, it makes tracking the disease’s path a particularly difficult problem. The Imperator spoke earlier today saying that the danger is real, and warned people to get immediately scanned if they are showing any symptoms of Lynch Fever such as fever, sweats, and gastrointestinal pain.
Senate lawmakers are set to discuss the situation today. It will be the first time that the Senate has taken up the Lynch Fever outbreak publically. Officials are saying that this recent batch of cases should be seen as a wakeup call and are pushing for additional resources and funding to be dedicated to the eradication of this deadly disease.
Last night, Cassel Governor Shandra Pesco caused controversy with her remarks in protest of the travel restrictions, proposing that visitors to her world be allowed to leave if they clear the appropriate scans. She has since walked back a little from those remarks, saying that of course travel should be limited if it means saving people’s lives.
Terra has begun to issue its own restrictions on any travelers who have been to Goss in the past week, opening up makeshift holding centers where people will be monitored for 21 days, the maximum amount of time Lynch Fever symptoms can lie dormant.
To give us the latest implications of this health crisis, we are joined now by Dr. Illeana Byrne, who has been with us every step of the way during this most recent outbreak. Dr. Byrne?
Dr. Illeana Byrne: To everyone watching Empire Report, I want to make it very clear that it is terribly important to be aware of any signs of symptoms. This is especially true with younger members of your family. Children in particular are extremely susceptible to contracting Lynch Fever, as are people who may already have compromised immune systems, such as the elderly.
Beck Russum: And if they do experience symptoms?
Dr. Illeana Byrne: This may seem counter to common sense, but the best thing to do is to stay put. Moving to a med center only increases the risk of infecting other people. Much better to comm a health official and wait for a unit to come and scan you at home.
Beck Russum: There has been some concern about these extremely strict travel restrictions, that blockading an entire system is too severe. That they are causing more harm than good. That they are keeping families apart. Do you think such draconian measures are needed?
Dr. Illeana Byrne: When I talk to Citizens, when I talk to parents, when I talk to anyone, I explain that as a physician and as a public health expert, I can tell you that these travel restrictions are very necessary. Right now we still have hopes of containing this most recent outbreak, but we will continue to see it spread if people don’t step up. We know how to control this. We’ve got to get on this.
Beck Russum: Thank you for being with us again tonight, Dr. Byrne. The Empire Report will continue to provide crucial updates as this story develops. Alan.
Alan Nuevo: Lynch Fever. Not something you want to mess with. Our thoughts are with all those in Goss tonight.
Sataball opening day is right around the corner and when we come back, Argia Mumbo stops by with a few party planning tips to make sure you start your season off right. You don’t want to miss it.
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