Are travel bans effective? A public-health FAQ on Ebola and hantavirus

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Washington Post columnist Leana S. Wen answers reader questions about Ebola and hantavirus, weighs the evidence on whether travel bans actually curb spread, and clarifies what science says about these viruses and practical public‑health actions.
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