STAT

American possibly exposed to Ebola in the DRC flown to Nebraska hospital

The person isn’t currently displaying symptoms of Ebola. But the medical evacuation was conducted to ensure quick access to specialized care if the person develops symptoms.
A health worker in protective gear works at an Ebola treatment center in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

An American health worker who has been caring for patients infected with Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo was flown back to the United States after having what is described as “a possible exposure” to an Ebola patient.

The person was flown by charter flight to Omaha and admitted for observation to Nebraska Medical Center. The center has a special containment unit in which it

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from STAT

STAT2 min readAmerican Government
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re Reading About FTC Reviewing Novo-Catalent Deal, Amneal Opioid Settlement, And More
The FTC wants more information on a $16.5 million deal in which Novo Nordisk's parent company would purchase Catalent, a contract drug manufacturer.
STAT2 min readChemistry
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re Reading About Fake Studies, AbbVie Investing In Psychedelics, And More
Fake studies have flooded publishers of top scientific journals,. leading to thousands of retractions and millions of dollars in lost revenue.
STAT2 min read
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re Reading About Sanofi Licensing Novavax’s Covid Shot, Moderna’s RSV Vaccine, And More
Sanofi said it has reached a licensing deal to sell Novavax’s Covid shot as well as to try to combine the vaccine with Sanofi’s own flu vaccine.

Related Books & Audiobooks