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| Press Conference on Dr Craig Spencer's Ebola diagnosis |
The doctor, who has been identified as Dr. Craig Allen Spencer by New York government sources, was placed in an isolation unit today at Bellevue Hospital after reporting Ebola-like symptoms. He had a fever and gastrointestinal symptoms when he was transferred to Bellevue, said NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Commissioner Dr. Mary Bassett.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will confirm the preliminary positive test. CDC test results are expected by the end of the day on Friday.
"We've been preparing for just this circumstance. We were hoping that didn't happen but we were also realistic," Gov. Andrew Cuomo said in a press conference.
Dr. Mary Bessett, NYC Health Commissioner: "Bellevue began preparation in August. There is a long standing isolation unit here that has been around since the AIDS epidemic"
The CDC says the doctor passed the temperature screenings and tweeted below
“Healthcare worker returned through JFK Airport on Oct. 17, participated in enhanced screening for all returning travelers from W. Africa.”
“3 members of CDC’s Ebola Response Team will arrive in New York City tonight; CDC Ebola
“CDC in close communications w/ New York City Health Department & Bellevue Hospital, is providing technical assistance & resources.”
Here is my newscast
Below are my tweets when I heard.
#HNNHealth #EbolainNYC Another reason to WASH your hands when possible. Dr Craig Spencer rode the subway trains in NYC #sweatypalms
#HNNHealth is the leading #Ebola coverage handle in #Nigeria #ebolainnyc #cdcchat 90 days ago, I have been NON STOP! pic.twitter.com/FW5K8qJwnf
#BREAKING This Friday October 23rd, 6.45am in #Nigeria, MY HEALTH HANDLE IS TRENDING ON TWITTER #HNNHealth
#HNNHealth #EbolainNYC Dr Craig Spencer could take 4 Tylenols & passed temperature screenings. Test patients BEFORE they get on the plane
#HNNHealth #EbolainNYC Like I said, the temperature screenings are garbage, Dr Craig Spencer PASSED that on entry from #Guinea says the CDC
#HNNHealth #EbolainNYC Gov Cuomo has spoken with Ron Klain, Obama's "Ebola czar." CDC team is also en route to New York says @DrFriedenCDC
New Followers Im Dr Kemi Omololu-Olunloyo Nigerian US trained Pharmacist Dr, Journalist/PR Specialist. News Director @HNNAfrica #EbolaInNYC
#HNNHealth #EbolainNYC The Gutter, bowling alley in NYC Brooklyn now closed, "out of an abundance of caution," Bassett said as ppl contacted
#HNNHealth #EbolainNYC Everyone in #HARLEM need to be educated about #Ebola and learn from us Read my article NOW! nta.ng/what-the-unite…
#HNNHealth #EbolainNYC Bellevue hospital were prepared for possible #Ebola patient and they responded well as the ambulance picked him up
#HNNHealth #EbolainNYC Gov Cuomo: I feel confident that we're doing everything we can...and we have the situation under control." #Ebola
#HNNHealth #EbolainNYC Dr Spencer's contacts being sought now to see if anyone is endangered. His fiance is already in quarantined #Ebola
#HNNHealth #EbolainNYC He rode the 1, A, L trains, came in close contact w/ 4 ppl, took an UBER CAB to a BOWLING ALLEY in BK (WILLIAMSBURG)
#HNNHealth #EbolainNYC NYC mayor: "There is no reason for New Yorkers to be alarmed" after doctor tests positive for #Ebola .
#HNNHealth #EbolainNYC Dr Spencer did NOT self quarantine or test himself upon return from #Guinea after treating #Ebola patients.
#EbolainNYC Is ur President endangering u. He needs to test ppl before flying to America. Spencer was diagnosed in NYC and now hospitalized
#HNNHealth Dr Craig Spencer is currently hospitalized at the Bellevue hospital center for #Ebola treatment.
Dr Spencer may have infected many people at a music venue and a bowling alley in NYC where he spent time recently #Ebola #hnnhealth
#EbolaInNYC Dr Craig Spencer is 33 lives in #Harlem. Returned home from #Guinea Oct 17th while working with Ebola patients. He is American
