Sunday, 12 October 2014

#Ebola Update: Ebola is now in the US. Dallas Health worker contracts Ebola

Looks like Ebola has relocated to the US. A health worker who helped
in the treatment of Liberian man, Thomas Eric Duncan, who died on
Wednesday October 8th, at the Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital,
Dallas, has contracted the disease.

Dallas state health officials released a statement today revealing the
first case of Ebola transmission in the US

"We knew a second case could be a reality, and we've been preparing
for this possibility. We are broadening our team in Dallas and working
with extreme diligence to prevent further spread." Texas health
commissioner. Dr. David Lakey saidThe worker has been isolated since
Friday night October 10th but his/her identity has not disclosed.

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