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PADemD

(4,482 posts) Fri Aug 1, 2014, 07:36 AM Aug 2014

Two Peace Corps volunteers exposed to deadly Ebola virus

Two Americans volunteering in the Peace Corps are now isolated after being exposed to the Ebola virus, but are not showing symptoms yet.

Their names have not been released.

"We can confirm that two Peace Corps volunteers have had contact with an individual who later died of the Ebola virus," a Peace Corps representative told The News. "These volunteers are not symptomatic and are currently isolated and under observation. When they receive medical clearance for return to the U.S., we will work with them to travel safely back."

http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/health/2-u-s-peace-corps-volunteers-exposed-ebola-article-1.1885921

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Two Peace Corps volunteers exposed to deadly Ebola virus (Original Post) PADemD Aug 2014 OP

My son is in East Africa logosoco Aug 2014 #1

East Africa boosts anti-Ebola measures PADemD Aug 2014 #2

Well, he is in the Peace Corps logosoco Aug 2014 #3

logosoco

(3,208 posts)

1. My son is in East Africa

Reply to PADemD (Original post)

Fri Aug 1, 2014, 08:29 AM

Aug 2014

so we are watching this story with even more concern.

This example made me have some confidence in the PC that they are on top of things and doing the best for the volunteers.

I hope the CDC and anyone involved can learn more about this virus and how to better prevent it and contain it, and maybe even wipe it out.

PADemD

(4,482 posts)

2. East Africa boosts anti-Ebola measures

Reply to logosoco (Reply #1)

Fri Aug 1, 2014, 09:23 AM

Aug 2014

KENYA and Ethiopia, home to some of Africa's largest transport hubs, said Thursday they had boosted measures to combat possible Ebola cases arriving in their countries.

http://www.newvision.co.ug/news/658263-east-africa-boosts-anti-ebola-measures.html

Can your son come home?

logosoco

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3. Well, he is in the Peace Corps

Reply to PADemD (Reply #2)

Fri Aug 1, 2014, 10:47 AM

Aug 2014

so I am putting my trust in them. They seem to be on the ball on getting volunteers out when it's not safe.

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