MOUNT SINAI PATIENT TESTED FOR EBOLA VIRUS

[hrmjustin]

http://7online.com/health/mount-sinai-patient-tested-for-ebola-virus/239663/

UPPER EAST SIDE (WABC) -- Mount Sinai Hospital is performing tests on a patient who had recently traveled to a West African country where Ebola has been reported, the hospital says.

A male patient with high fever and gastrointestinal symptoms came to the hospital's emergency room on Monday morning.

The hospital says the patient has been placed in strict isolation and is undergoing medical screenings to determine the cause of his symptoms.

"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," the hospital wrote in a statement.

[2pooped2pop]

1. Is that the hospital treating the doctor who came here to be treated? n/t

[PoliticAverse]

3. No, this is in NYC, that doctor is in Atlanta. n/t

[PoliticAverse]

2. Story with more info...

http://7online.com/health/mount-sinai-patient-tested-for-ebola-virus/239663/

[hrmjustin]

4. Thanks so much for the link.

[PoliticAverse]

5. NY times article on the situation...

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/05/health/patient-at-mount-sinai-has-ebola-like-symptoms-hospital-says.html?_r=0

[hrmjustin]

6. thanks.

[PoliticAverse]

7. NY Daily News article...

http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/man-tested-ebola-new-york-city-hospital-report-article-1.1891511

[PoliticAverse]

8. Followup: Doctors Await Ebola Test Results On Man At Mount Sinai Medical Center

http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2014/08/05/doctors-await-ebola-test-results-on-man-at-mount-sinai-hospital/

[hrmjustin]

9. Taking a long time. I thought it would be done by now.