Which statement best identifies the impact an infectious disease may have on a densely populated city, like Washington, DC? The higher the population of an area containing an infectious disease, the quicker health care officials will be able to contain it.

Infected individuals may be required to remove themselves from the city in order to reduce the risk of spreading the disease.

Many people may become infected quickly, overwhelming health care services and leading to potential calls to quarantine the city.

Medical personnel may ban infected persons from medical facilities to stop the spread of the disease to existing patients.