Sunday, 12 October 2014

Healthcare Worker Who Cared For Dallas Ebola Patient Tests Positive!


State health officials said on Sunday, that the health care worker who helped treat T.E Duncan has tested positive to the disease in a preliminary test


Texas Health Commissioner said " We knew seconds 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". said Dr, David Lakey.

News say the worker, who was not identified, was an employee of Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas, where Thomas Duncan died last week.

It was gathered that the health care worker reported a low grade fever Friday night and was isolated and refereed for testing.

Officials interviewed the worker and were identifying "any contacts or potential exposures," the statement read.

The preliminary test was done at the state public - health lad in Austin and the positive result was received late Saturday, officials said, adding that other tests will be done by the Federal Centers for Disese Control and Prevention in Atlanta.






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