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A possible Ebola patient is undergoing testing today at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City.
The unidentified man walked into the hospital's emergency room on Monday, August 4. He had a high fever and gastrointestinal symptoms. He recently returned from a trip to West Africa where nearly 900 deaths have been reported in Nigeria, Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone. It's the deadliest Ebola outbreak in history.
Mount Sinai issued a statement:
"The patient has been placed in strict isolation and is undergoing medical screenings to determine the cause of his symptoms," the statement said. "All necessary steps are being taken to ensure the safety of all patients, visitors and staff. We will continue to work closely with federal, state and city health officials to address and monitor this case, keep the community informed and provide the best quality care to all of our patients."
Two American aid workers are confirmed to have the virus. Both Dr. Kent Brantly and Nancy Writebol were infected at a hospital in Liberia where they were working.
Dr. Kent Brantly and Nancy Writebol
Brantly is already being treated at Atlanta's Emory University Hospital. Writebol is expected to arrive Tuesday and will be admitted to the same facility.
The Ebola virus
Brantly's condition was critical before an experimental serum from the U.S. was given to him in Liberia. It had never been used on a human being before. When he arrived at Emory Hospital he was able to walk from the ambulance under his own power.
Doctor's are waiting for test results from the possible case in New York City. Those aren't expected back until tomorrow.
Sources: My Fox NY CNN, New York Daily News
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