[wanabidii] Press Releases: Evacuation of Ebola Patient to the United States

You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Press Releases: Evacuation of Ebola Patient to the United States 11/18/2014 10:59 AM EST Evacuation of Ebola Patient to the United States Press Statement Jen Psaki Department Spokesperson Washington, DC November 15, 2014 The State Department, using protocols developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is facilitating the medical evacuation of a U.S. lawful permanent resident from Sierra Leone to the United States for treatment for Ebola virus. The evacuation is at the request of his wife, a U.S. citizen and resident of Maryland, who has agreed to reimburse the US Government for any expense. The Nebraska Medical Center has confirmed that it is prepared to receive the patient on Saturday afternoon. Just as we have done in previous cases, every precaution is being taken to ensure the evacuation is completed safely and securely, that critical care is provided en route, and that strict isolation is maintained. 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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