In the past months, the Ebola outbreak has claimed many lives of civilians and doctors. Although some people have been treated, and a cure supposedly exists, the outbreak continues to spread through ill-equipped West African nations. An American doctor who was recently exposed to the Ebola virus while volunteering in Sierra Leone was admitted at the National Institutes of Health near the country's … [Read more...]
Dr. Kent Brantly Releases his First Official Statement from the Emory Hospital
Doctor Kent Brantly, the American doctor who was infected with the Ebola virus, was taken to the Emory hospital earlier last week. He has released his first official statement on Friday afternoon. The doctor was treating Ebola patients, as part of the Samaritan’s Purse humanitarian project, at a Liberia hospital when he caught the deadly virus. He was transported to the United States on August 2, … [Read more...]
Ebola is Unlikely to Spread but Scientists are Prepared for it Even if it Does
Kent Brantly, a doctor, was treating Ebola Patients in Monrovia, Liberia when he got infected. On Saturday he was airlifted and taken to a special isolation unit at the Emory University Hospital. Since Saturday, doctors have been monitoring his health and they are optimistic about his recovery. Kent Brantly treating a Liberian patient Health authorities are confident that the virus … [Read more...]
American Ebola Patient “Seems to be Improving”, says the CDC
An American doctor, Kent Brantly, was infected with Ebola. He is the first known Ebola patient in the USA. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) chief, he "seems to be improving". This is encouraging news according to Thomas Frieden. "That is really important and we are hoping he will continue to improve." Thomas Frieden said on CBS Kent Brantly is currently … [Read more...]
