Can the U.S. handle a 28 Years Later-style outbreak?

The article discusses the potential of the U.S. handling an outbreak similar to the one depicted in the "28 Days Later" and "28 Years Later" films. Actors Jodie Comer and Aaron Taylor-Johnson were asked about the readiness of the U.S. to face such a scenario. The article does not provide a direct assessment of the U.S. preparedness. Instead, it highlights the fictional nature of the outbreaks portrayed in the films, which may not accurately reflect real-world situations. The article does not delve into the specific challenges or capabilities of the U.S. healthcare system or emergency response protocols. The article serves more as a prompt for discussion and speculation rather than a comprehensive analysis of the U.S. ability to handle a large-scale infectious disease outbreak. It does not present any concrete evidence or data to support or refute the likelihood of the U.S. being able to manage a situation similar to the fictional scenarios depicted in the "28 Days Later" and "28 Years Later" films.