Dr. Sullivan - The Spread of Ebola

In an interview Channel 2 News, Dr. Sullivan discusses increasing evidence indicating Ebola virus can be spread from an infected person to healthcare workers and others when a patient coughs. Effective protective masks must be added to precautions for exposed people.

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