Most previous outbreaks have been in rural areas, though. So depending mainly on the mortality for containment doesn't sound like the most prudent strategy. Th

Most previous outbreaks have been in rural areas, though. So depending mainly on the mortality for containment doesn't sound like the most prudent strategy. The incubation period of Ebola virus can be quite long (more than two weeks) which is more than enough time to spread the disease geographically far. EVD/EHF is also contagious during the incubation period when no symptoms are present.