Shimkus Supports Ebola Travel Ban

WASHINGTON – Congressman John Shimkus (R-Illinois-15) today released the following statement on the Ebola outbreak: 

“Today I join a growing number of my colleagues on both sides of the aisle in calling on President Obama to impose a commercial travel ban between the U.S. and Ebola-stricken countries in West Africa. My constituents are quickly losing faith in the Administration’s ability to successfully contain Ebola infections here in the United States and yesterday’s testimony from CDC and NIH officials at an Energy and Commerce subcommittee hearing did little to inspire confidence that quarantine and containment protocols are being consistently followed. As efforts to contain the disease continue, please keep the victims and those caring for the sick in your thoughts and prayers.”

The Illinois Department of Public Health has established an Ebola hotline to answer Illinois residents’ questions about Ebola 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The hotline number is 800-889-3931.

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