Texas: Soldier "on leave from" ebola quarantine at Ft. Hood found dead - Initial ebola test negative, PCR Assay test pending - Second test results neg

[Emily]

http://www.armytimes.com/story/milit...eria/21701709/

Texas soldier on leave from Ebola quarantine found dead

By Kevin Lilley, Staff Writer 3:40 p.m. EST January 13, 2015
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A Fort Hood, Texas, soldier found dead outside his residence in nearby Killeen on Tuesday returned from duty in West Africa less than a week ago, but "there is no indication of the Ebola virus disease," base officials said.
The soldier, who has not been identified, was granted emergency leave from the 21-day quarantine (Defense Department officials call it "controlled monitoring") for family reasons, Fort Hood spokesman Tyler Broadway said. The soldier had been reporting his medical status twice daily to medical officials during his leave.

 

[Emily]

[h=1]CDC: Soldier found dead in Texas ?highly unlikely? to have had Ebola[/h] By Sarah Ferris - 01/13/15 02:51 PM EST
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The cause of the soldier?s death is ?highly unlikely to be Ebola,? CDC spokesman Tom Skinner wrote in a statement to The Hill. The Department of Defense will be leading the investigation, and the CDC will not be sending in a special team to the soldier's home just outside Fort Hood, Skinner said.
The soldier?s body will be tested for Ebola at a nearby medical facility as a precaution, KCEN, a local ABC affiliate, reported. Military police in Texas are also responding to scene wearing biohazard suits.

Source: http://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/229372-cdc-soldier-found-dead-highly-unlikely-to-have-ebola​

 

[Emily]

[h=1]Remains of soldier who died after Africa duty tested[/h] Tom Vanden Brook and Ray Locker, USA TODAY 5:14 p.m. EST January 13, 2015
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The soldier was found in or near a pool of vomit, prompting concern about Ebola, according to a Defense Department official speaking on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak about the investigation.
A second Defense official said the soldier had been allowed to leave the post after returning from west Africa under emergency leave and had not shown signs of the disease when he returned to the post.
"At this point, there is no indication of the Ebola virus disease, but medical tests are underway to ensure there is no threat to the community," the Fort Hood statement said...

Source: http://www.13wmaz.com/story/news/mi...r-who-died-after-africa-duty-tested/21710755/​

 

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Killeen police investigating death of soldier on leave from Africa

Posted: Tuesday, January 13, 2015 1:00 pm
Rose L Thayer | Herald staff writer |

UPDATE (2:50 p.m.): In a statement, a Killeen police spokeswoman, Carroll Smith, said officers were called to the soldier's home at 8:06 a.m., where he was found face down in front of the home.

Justice of the Peace Bill Cooke pronounced the man dead at 8:26 a.m. and ordered an autopsy to be performed. The body was taken to Fort Hood's Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center to run a test for Ebola, and results of that test should be available by the end of the day, Smith said.
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The soldier, identified as a 24-year-old black male, returned from the West African country...

http://kdhnews.com/military/killeen...cle_7b69fb74-9b56-11e4-b625-fbe0a348f8fb.html

 

[Pathfinder]

January 13, 2015
by kpdscottd
in Releases


Killeen Police Investigate Death of Fort Hood Soldier

Killeen Police are investigating the death of a Fort Hood soldier on Cantabrian.

Officers received a report of possible deceased male in the 3300 block of Cantabrian on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at 8:06am. Upon the officers? arrival they located a deceased male lying face down in front of his residence. During the investigation the officers learned that the male was a 24 year old Fort Hood soldier who had recently returned from West Africa. Due to conditions in West Africa and because the male?s cause of death was unknown at the time, precautionary measures were put into place.

Officers deployed the City of Killeen HAZMAT Team to respond to the residence at 3306 Cantabrian. Justice of the Peace Bill Cooke pronounced the male deceased at 8:26am and ordered an autopsy to be performed. The male?s body has been removed and taken to the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center to run a test for Ebola; we should learn the results of that test by the end of the day.

There is no confirmation that Ebola is present. Because of the circumstances surrounding this death the Killeen Police Department felt it was better to err on the side of caution in the interest of public safety. This investigation is in collaboration with Fort Hood authorities.

The name of the soldier has been withheld at this time due to notification of his next of kin.

Detectives continue to investigate this death and information will be released as it becomes available.



Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

http://killeenpdnews.com/

 

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Fort Hood soldier found dead; test results negative for Ebola

Soldier recently returned from West Africa

Author: Nakia Cooper, Sr. Web Editor
Matt Aufdenspring, Web Managing Editor, Click2Houston.com

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Shortly after 5 p.m. Tuesday, medical officials said the initial screening test results came back negative for the Ebola virus. A more conclusive test required by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention is still underway.
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http://www.click2houston.com/news/f...dead-test-results-negative-for-ebola/30682286

 

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DATE: January 13, 2015 5:00:37 PM CST

UPDATE: Initial test results negative for EVD for Fort Hood Soldier found deceased at his off-post residence

UPDATE: Carl R. Darnall Medical Center medical officials confirmed at 4:15 p.m. Jan. 13 that the initial screening BioFire Assay test results are negative for the presence of the Ebola virus disease.

The more conclusive PCR Assay test, required by the Center for Disease Control, is underway and results will be released when complete to confirm the preliminary findings.

Both tests are required to exclude the diagnosis and ensure the safety of the community.
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http://www.forthoodpresscenter.com/go/doc/3439/2445318/

 

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UPDATE 2: Second test results negative for EVD for Fort Hood Soldier found deceased at his off-post residence

8:33 p.m. Jan. 13, 2015:

FORT HOOD, Texas -- Carl R. Darnall Medical Center medical officials confirmed at 8:30 p.m. Jan. 13 that the more conclusive PCR Assay test results are negative for the presence of the Ebola virus disease.

CRDAMC officials have notified national, state and local officials that there is no evidence of a public health threat or EVD exposure to community or law enforcement officials involved in the current investigation of the death of a Fort Hood Soldier.

The incident remains under investigation by the Killeen Police Department. For further details on the investigation, contact Carroll Smith, KPD PIO, at (254) 501-8807.
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http://www.forthoodpresscenter.com/go/doc/3439/2445318/

 

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE: January 14, 2015 2:26:12 PM CST

Death of a Fort Hood Soldier

Spc. Kendrick Vernell Sneed



FORT HOOD, Texas -- Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who was found deceased Jan. 13 in his off-post residence in Killeen, Texas. Bell County Justice of the Peace Bill Cook pronounced him deceased at 8:26 a.m.

Spc. Kendrick Vernell Sneed, 24, whose home of record is listed as Bossier City, Louisiana, entered active-duty service in June 2009 as automated logistics specialist. He was assigned to 62nd Engineer Company, 36th Engineer Brigade, Fort Hood, since June 2012.

Sneed deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom from February 2011 to January 2012 and from May 2013 to December 2013.
He also deployed in support of Operation United Assistance from October 2014 to January 2015.

Sneed's awards and decorations include two Army Commendation Medals, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with 3 campaign stars, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, NATO Medal, Combat Action Badge and Driver and Mechanics Badge.

The incident remains under investigation by the Killeen Police Department. For further details on the investigation, contact Carroll Smith, KPD PIO, at (254) 501-8807.

http://www.forthoodpresscenter.com/go/doc/3439/2445350/