Ebola Virus – Dead Victim Had Shown Symptoms Four Days After Visiting West Africa

The first victim of the Ebola virus reportedly died on Oct 8, 2014 and was subsequently cremated. The patient showed symptoms of the disease four days after returning to the U.S. from West Africa. The man was in Dallas, Texas when he was diagnosed.

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the first person to be diagnosed with the deadly Ebolavirus in the U.S.had sought medical attention at the Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas, Texas. After examining his symptoms a test confirmed the disease. He was reportedly isolated and public health officials are said to have identified people who had close contact with the patient. Read More...