Dallas EMS crew exposed to Ebola victim tests negative

[JaneyVee]

DALLAS -- Three members of the ambulance crew that transported aman diagnosed with Ebola to a Dallas hospital have tested negative for the virus and are restricted to their homes as health officials monitor their conditions.

Dallas city spokeswoman Sana Syed says the Dallas Fire-Rescue EMS crew was tested Tuesday night and sent home. They have not exhibited any symptoms of the virus.

Syed says the man transported to Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital on Sunday was vomiting when the ambulance arrived. The patient is currently listed in serious condition, the hospital said Wednesday.

She says the ambulance crew is among 12 to 18 people health officials are monitoring because they were exposed to the man. Some are members of his family, but not all.

link: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/ebola-ems-crew-ambulance-in-dallas-case-put-in-isolation/

[YarnAddict]

1. Didn't know they could test

so soon after exposure. If they had confidence in the negative test, it would seem they wouldn't have to be monitored.

[JaneyVee]

3. True. They don't seem too confident in their ability to diagnose with testing.

Unless they're just being extra cautious.

[PearliePoo2]

2. Negative so far...

I thought it can take up to 21 days? It hasn't been that long.