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Ebola Victim’s Fiancee Has Book Deal
The fiancee of Ebola victim Thomas Duncan has signed a book deal. Louise Troh’s memoir is scheduled to be released on April 28, and will tell about her life with Duncan.
Thomas Duncan’s Family & Hospital Reach Resolution
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas has reached an agreement with the family of Ebola patient Thomas Eric Duncan, who died in October at the medical facility.
Dallas County Monitoring 2 Health Care Workers For Ebola
Two Dallas County healthcare workers are being monitored for Ebola, after recently returning from Sierra Leone, one of three West African countries battling an Ebola epidemic.
Hickox To Be Advocate For Health Workers
A Maine nurse who battled politicians over her quarantine after she returned from treating Ebola patients in West Africa said she will continue speaking out on behalf of public health workers.
Dallas City, County Leaders Celebrate “Ebola-Free” Day
The last person being monitored in connection with Texas’ three Ebola patients is set to be cleared from twice-daily monitoring.
CDC Invests $2.7M In Ebola-Specific PPE Kits
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has invested $2.7 million in personal protective equipment to assist U.S. hospitals in caring for Ebola patients.
Ebola Clean Up Costs Add Up For Dallas
T-shirts, sticks of deodorant, and more are on the list of items Dallas County paid for during the Ebola clean up.
Ebola Survivor Vinson Says “I’m Not Careless”
The nurse who took a commercial flight just before showing symptoms of what turned out to be Ebola infection is defending herself against criticism.
Kids Go Back To Class After Ebola Quarantine
Several students across North Texas are heading back to class on Monday after clearing their recommended 21-day monitoring period for possible contact with Ebola.
Volunteer Numbers Impacted By New Rules, Mandatory Quarantines
Tighter restrictions and mandatory quarantine periods are prohibiting some volunteers from traveling to Libera, according to relief group Samaritan’s Purse.
Nurse Who Beat Ebola To Get Dog Back
Dallas nurse Nina Pham, who recovered from the Ebola virus, will soon be reunited with her dog, who has been sequestered since his owner became ill.
Nurse Defies Ebola Quarantine With Bike Ride
Practically daring Maine health authorities to go to court to have her confined, nurse and University of Texas at Arlington alum, Kaci Hickox went out on a bike ride Thursday in defiance of the state’s voluntary quarantine for medical workers who have treated Ebola patients.
