Keep Calm and Carry On: How States and People Can be Prepared for Biothreats

Viruses like Ebola, hantavirus, and measles are common in today’s news, and can be a cause for concern, especially during large events like the FIFA World Cup. As thousands of spectators travel to Rhode Island and other nearby states this month, should biothreats - or even bioterrorism - be on our radar? In this episode, Dr. Charles McKay, a retired physician trained in emergency medicine and medical toxicology talks about biological threats and gives practical information on how we can all be better prepared in our communities.