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CDC Confirms Healthcare Worker Who Provided Care for First Patient Positive for Ebola

Patient isolated and public health investigation ongoing

Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–October 12, 2014.  Today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed test results reported late last night by the Texas Department of State Health Services’ public health laboratory showing that a healthcare worker at Texas Presbyterian Hospital is positive for Ebola. The healthcare worker, who provided care for the Dallas index patient, was isolated soon after symptoms started and remains so now.

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