Wednesday, October 8, 2014

DALLAS EBOLA PATIENT DEAD

1ST EBOLA PATIENT DIAGNOSED IN THE US HAS DIED - AP
Others in Dallas still are being monitored as health officials try to contain the virus that has ravaged West Africa, with more than 3,400 people reported dead. They also are trying to tamp down anxiety among residents frightened of contracting Ebola, though the disease can be spread only through direct contact with the bodily fluids of an already sick person.

Health officials have identified 10 people, including seven health workers, who had direct contact with Duncan while he was contagious. Another 38 people also may have come into contact with him. The four people living in the northeast Dallas apartment where Duncan stayed have been isolated in a private residence.

"The past week has been an enormous test of our health system, but for one family it has been far more personal ... They have our sincere condolences, and we are keeping them in our thoughts," Dr. David Lakey, commissioner of the Texas Department of State Health Services, said in statement. "We'll continue every effort to contain the spread of the virus and protect people from this threat."
Remains Still Infectious - CBS DFW
Family members kept under quarantine - ABC WFAA
Officials monitoring 48 people - NATIONAL JOURNAL
IN SPAIN: Protesters clash with police over Ebola dog - TELEGRAPH UK
Uganda President: Don't Shake Hands! - AFP
IN LIBERIA: NO SOAP, NO BLEACH, NO GLOVES - WND
World Bank issues dire warning - CBS