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BREAKING: Possible second Ebola case in Frisco

BREAKING: Possible second Ebola case in Frisco

Emergency responders said they transported a patient exhibiting “signs and symptoms of Ebola” from a CareNow facility in Frisco, Texas to the Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas, the WFAA reported.

The patient has been identified as Sgt. Michael Monning. State health officials said that Monning had no direct contact with Thomas Eric Duncan, patient zero in the Ebola case.

According to WFAA, Monning did however, accompany health officials Zachary Thompson and Christopher Perkins into the apartment Duncan was staying in Dallas. He went in to gain a quarantine order, but did not wear any protective gear.

According to Christopher Dyer, with the Dallas County Sheriff’s Association, Monning was feeling sick to his stomach before he arrived at CareNow.

Other patients within the CareNow are being held inside the clinic as crews examine the building.

“We are being very cautious and are in contact with the health department to ensure we follow proper protocol,” said Vicki Johns, with CareNow. “Our concern is for the safety and well being of everyone in our clinic.”

Health officials are still monitoring the 48 people confirmed to be in some degree of contact with Duncan. None of these 48 people have reported any symptoms of Ebola.

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