Ebola virus (Shorts and Longs)

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12/6/14: Seattle Health officials testing man for Ebola

http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Health-officials-testing-man-for-Ebola-at-Harborview-284987091.html?mobile=y

By KOMO Staff Dec 6, 2014

SEATTLE - A man living in King County is being tested for Ebola at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, James Appa with Public Health King County said Saturday.

The man had been traveling from Mali with his son, and developed a low grade fever and sore throat Friday night.

The possibility of the man having Ebola is relatively low, officials said. He is in "good spirits," and is currently isolated as a precaution.

The Mali-born man had been visiting family for three weeks, and has been under routine monitoring by health officials since arriving in Seattle.

Health officials have taken precautions to minimize the risk of the disease spreading to the public by checking all who came in contact with the man.

"The risk to the general public remains extremely low," Dr. Duchin said Saturday.

Harborview Medical Center is also reducing risk of the disease spreading by implementing an Ebola response plan, Appa said.

The results for the test are expected to be ready at least 12 hours after the test arrives at the lab, and will be released by public health officials when they are available.