[wanabidii] Press Releases: Medical Evacuations of Two U.S. Citizens From West Africa

You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Press Releases: Medical Evacuations of Two U.S. Citizens From West Africa 08/01/2014 12:00 PM EDT Medical Evacuations of Two U.S. Citizens From West Africa Press Statement Marie Harf Deputy Department Spokesperson, Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC August 1, 2014 The State Department, together with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is facilitating a medical evacuation for two U.S. citizens who have been infected by Ebola in West Africa. The safety and security of U.S. citizens is our paramount concern. Every precaution is being taken to move the patients safely and securely, to provide critical care en route on a non-commercial aircraft, and to maintain strict isolation upon arrival in the United States. These evacuations will take place over the coming days. CDC protocols and equipment are used for these kinds of medical evacuations so that they are carried out safely, thereby protecting the patient and the American public, as has been done with similar medical evacuations in the past. Upon arriving in the United States, the patients will be taken to medical facilities with appropriate isolation and treatment capabilities. Because of privacy considerations, we will not be able to confirm the names or other specific details of these particular cases. For matters relating to public health precautions in the United States, we would refer to the CDC, which has the overall lead role on those issues within the U.S. Government. The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Stay connected with the State Department:   External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of State. This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520

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