A man named Thomas Duncan is in critical condition after coming down with the Ebola virus after arriving in Dallas from Liberia a couple of weeks ago. Doctors at the Texas Health Presbyterian monitor him closely there even as his condition worsens, and monitor as many as 50 people with whom he may have come in contact with. The people who live with Duncan, his partner, Louise Troh, her … [Read more...]
CDC Confirms First Ebola Case Diagnosed in the United States
According to U.S. health officials’ statements on Tuesday, the first case of Ebola in the United States had been diagnosed, showing that the deadly outbreak in West Africa has the potential of spreading globally. The patient is currently in the Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas, in isolation. He has recently traveled to West Africa but it was only a few days after returning to Texas … [Read more...]