Half a century after Ebola first emerged, its horror still dominates headlines – even as less spectacular viruses may pose a greater danger Reports of a new pandemic seem to appear every month, as journalists and international organizations sound the alarm about each new disease. These days, of course, everyone is worried about the new Ebola outbreak. The virus is spreading rapidly, and many people have died.  This is indeed cause for concern, and it would be inhumane to believe otherwise.