A black woman named Jessica notices that her husband, a medical doctor named David, appears ill on a plane. Despite his attempts to hide it, Jessica senses that something is seriously wrong. As the plane reaches cruising altitude, Jessica becomes increasingly concerned as David’s symptoms worsen.
She recognizes the signs of a serious illness and demands to know what’s going on. David reveals that he had treated two patients with rabies in a rural area without the necessary gear, putting himself at risk. Jessica, who is a theater nurse, recognizes the gravity of the situation and tries to remain calm while gathering information about rabies.
She realizes that David is likely in the prodromal phase of the disease, where symptoms are non-specific and easily mistaken for other illnesses. However, she is aware that the virus will eventually reach David’s central nervous system, causing more specific symptoms and potentially putting herself and other passengers in danger. With no immediate treatment available, Jessica forces the plane to make an emergency landing. Read the full story here ▶
