The New York Ebola patient is a hero. Stop criticizing his bowling trip.

11/2/2014

This Vox article discusses the reaction to the news of a doctor testing positive for Ebola in New York City during the 2014 outbreak. The author challenges the narrative that the doctor is a brave and heroic figure, arguing that it is unfair to place the burden of heroism on healthcare workers who contract the virus while caring for patients. The article delves into the difficulties faced by healthcare workers during the outbreak and criticizes the media's tendency to sensationalize and oversimplify complex issues. It ultimately calls for a more nuanced and supportive approach in reporting on public health crises.

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