New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio wants to reassure New Yorkers he’s on the Ebola case, and they have no reason to be concerned.
Taking to Twitter, the mayor reassured citizens that he’s got this.
Today, a patient at Bellevue Hospital tested positive for Ebola. But let me be clear: there is no reason for New Yorkers to be alarmed.
— Bill de Blasio (@BilldeBlasio) October 24, 2014
Ebola is an extremely hard disease to contract. It is only transmitted through bodily fluids – not simply by being near an infected person.
— Bill de Blasio (@BilldeBlasio) October 24, 2014
New York City has the world’s finest public health system. We are highly prepared and 100% committed to keeping all New Yorkers safe.
— Bill de Blasio (@BilldeBlasio) October 24, 2014
And if those tweets weren’t reassuring enough, the mayor wants you to know President Barack Obama called to “recognize” he’s got this.
President @BarackObama called last night to recognize our city’s extensive preparations for an Ebola case. pic.twitter.com/Yrxk5O349B
— Bill de Blasio (@BilldeBlasio) October 24, 2014
Twitter, being Twitter, immediately mocked:
— John Ekdahl (@JohnEkdahl) October 24, 2014
"Yes, Dominos? Get me a large pepperoni pizza. And please include a fork and knife." pic.twitter.com/cef6QGPLwK
— Brett (@Brosner85) October 24, 2014
I don’t know who you are. But I will find you and I will kill you.” RT @BuzzFeedAndrew: "Can you hear me now? Good." pic.twitter.com/ZE3jIs9kw9
— T. Becket Adams (@BecketAdams) October 24, 2014
I'd like to order a car from Williamsburg. … No, a different car. pic.twitter.com/0ozk7tbTaP
— Charles, but scarier (@Ugarles) October 24, 2014