Update (2:10 p.m.):
LITTLE ROCK, AR – “The patient of concern at the Clinton hospital has been cleared as a possible Ebola patient. There are no suspect or confirmed Ebola cases in Arkansas. The hospital has consulted with ADH and the CDC*, as a precaution, and the patient is at no risk for Ebola. ” – Arkansas Department of Health.
Original story (12:30 p.m.):
CLINTON, AR – The Ozark Health Medical Center is taking extra safety precautions amid concerns over a patient.
LITTLE ROCK, AR – “The patient of concern at the Clinton hospital has been cleared as a possible Ebola patient. There are no suspect or confirmed Ebola cases in Arkansas. The hospital has consulted with ADH and the CDC*, as a precaution, and the patient is at no risk for Ebola. ” – Arkansas Department of Health.
Original story (12:30 p.m.):
CLINTON, AR – The Ozark Health Medical Center is taking extra safety precautions amid concerns over a patient.
With hospitals across the country on high alert amid the ebola scare, officials say the situation is due to a patient’s travel history and symptoms, but no further details have been released.
The Arkansas Department of Health confirms via email, saying the following:
We are aware of that situation. From what we understand, the situation appears to be very low risk for ebola. The hospital has implemented these measures out of an abundance of caution until further tests/medical information can be gathered.
*CDC=Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
*CDC=Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
