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Discussions tagged with infectious disease transport cover the logistics and challenges of moving highly contagious patients, such as those with Ebola. A notable thread describes how private air ambulance companies like Phoenix Air have expanded their fleets to handle multiple simultaneous rescue missions, using specially equipped jets with onboard treatment capabilities. The topic involves coordination with government agencies, specialized medical equipment, and protocols to ensure safe transport while preventing disease spread. These conversations highlight the critical role of dedicated air transport in managing infectious disease outbreaks and the operational decisions behind scaling emergency response capacity.
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    NEWS Ebola cases require rare dual air ambulance rescues

    There has been an apparent first in the fight against Ebola this week. According to flight records, the private jet company contracted by the State Department to transport Ebola patients flew two air ambulances to West Africa on the same day. Until Wednesday, Phoenix Air had flown only one...
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