General Discussion
Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsPatient With Ebola-Like Symptoms Being Treated at Howard University Hospital in D.C.
Friday, Oct 3, 2014 Updated at 12:18 PM EDT
A patient with Ebola-like symptoms is being treated at Howard University Hospital in Washington, D.C., a hospital spokesperson confirmed late Friday morning.
That person has been admitted to the hospital in stable condition, and is being isolated and tested. The medical team is working with the CDC to determine whether the patient has Ebola.
"In an abundance of caution, we have activated the appropriate infection control protocols, including isolating the patient," said hospital spokesperson Kerry-Ann Hamilton in a statement. "Our medical team continues to evaluate and monitor progress in close collaboration with the CDC and the Department of Health."
Hamilton did not share further details about the patient, citing privacy reasons, but said the hospital will provide updates as warranted.
more...
http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/Patient-With-Ebola-Like-Symptoms-Being-Treated-at-Howard-University-Hospital-278025181.html
Kalidurga
(14,177 posts)well it seems they at least are on top of the situation. I hope it's not Ebola and it is just a bad stomach virus or something. I hope the patient feels better soon, being sick even with non lethal things sucks.
Barack_America
(28,876 posts)I don't think I will be able to handle the hysteria otherwise. But, given the lackluster international response in West Africa, I think we're in for a fun flu season.