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U.S. - California: patient in Sacramento being tested for Ebola - tests negative
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Re: Patient in Sacramento Being Tested for Ebola
Re: Patient in Sacramento Being Tested for Ebola
This patient is about 30 miles from where I live so I'm a bit concerned:
In New Mexico and California, Two Women Tested for Ebola Virus
Added by Kimberly Ruble on August 19, 2014.
In New Mexico and California, two women are being tested for the Ebola virus. The female in Albuquerque recently returned from Africa, stated New Mexico state health officials. The woman in California is located in Sacramento and hospital officials there say she might have been exposed to the Ebola virus and she has been placed in isolation as samples of her blood are tested to see if she has the virus or not.
more...
http://guardianlv.com/2014/08/in-new-mexico-and-california-two-women-tested-for-ebola-virus/
Re: Patient in Sacramento Being Tested for Ebola
This patient is about 30 miles from where I live so I'm a bit concerned:
In New Mexico and California, Two Women Tested for Ebola Virus
Added by Kimberly Ruble on August 19, 2014.
In New Mexico and California, two women are being tested for the Ebola virus. The female in Albuquerque recently returned from Africa, stated New Mexico state health officials. The woman in California is located in Sacramento and hospital officials there say she might have been exposed to the Ebola virus and she has been placed in isolation as samples of her blood are tested to see if she has the virus or not.
more...
http://guardianlv.com/2014/08/in-new-mexico-and-california-two-women-tested-for-ebola-virus/
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Pathfinder
Editor, Senior Moderator
Re: Patient in Sacramento Being Tested for Ebola
Re: Patient in Sacramento Being Tested for Ebola
Kaiser Permanente Comments on Patient Being Tested for Ebola Virus
Statement from Stephen M. Parodi, MD, infectious disease specialist, director of Hospital Operations, Kaiser Permanente Northern California
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We are working with the Sacramento County Division of Public Health regarding a patient admitted to the Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center who may have been exposed to the Ebola virus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will be testing blood samples to rule out the presence of the virus.
In order to protect our patients, staff and physicians, even though infection with the virus is unconfirmed, we are taking the actions recommended by the CDC as a precaution, just as we do for other patients with a suspected infectious disease. This includes isolation of the patient in a specially equipped negative pressure room and the use of personal protective equipment by trained staff, coordinated with infectious disease specialists. This enables the medical center to provide care in a setting that safeguards other patients and medical teams.
The safety of our members, patients and staff is our highest priority. Our physicians and infectious disease experts are working closely with local and state public health agencies to monitor developments and share information.
http://share.kaiserpermanente.org/a...ents-on-patient-being-tested-for-ebola-virus/
Re: Patient in Sacramento Being Tested for Ebola
Kaiser Permanente Comments on Patient Being Tested for Ebola Virus
Statement from Stephen M. Parodi, MD, infectious disease specialist, director of Hospital Operations, Kaiser Permanente Northern California
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August 19, 2014
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We are working with the Sacramento County Division of Public Health regarding a patient admitted to the Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center who may have been exposed to the Ebola virus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will be testing blood samples to rule out the presence of the virus.
In order to protect our patients, staff and physicians, even though infection with the virus is unconfirmed, we are taking the actions recommended by the CDC as a precaution, just as we do for other patients with a suspected infectious disease. This includes isolation of the patient in a specially equipped negative pressure room and the use of personal protective equipment by trained staff, coordinated with infectious disease specialists. This enables the medical center to provide care in a setting that safeguards other patients and medical teams.
The safety of our members, patients and staff is our highest priority. Our physicians and infectious disease experts are working closely with local and state public health agencies to monitor developments and share information.
http://share.kaiserpermanente.org/a...ents-on-patient-being-tested-for-ebola-virus/
Pathfinder
Editor, Senior Moderator
Re: U.S. - California: patient in Sacramento being tested for Ebola
Re: U.S. - California: patient in Sacramento being tested for Ebola
CDPH Reports No Confirmed Cases of Ebola in the State
Date: 8/19/2014
Number: 14-073
Contact: Anita Gore (916) 440-7259
SACRAMENTO
Low-risk patient tested out of an abundance of caution
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is working with local health departments and health care providers statewide to identify patients who have traveled to countries affected by Ebola. CDPH is directing health providers to follow protocols established by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the diagnosis and treatment of these patients. People returning from the affected areas who may be at high risk for Ebola should be isolated and their blood sent to CDC for testing. Some low-risk patients, like the one from Sacramento, may be tested out of an abundance of caution. CDPH works with local health departments and hospitals to arrange for proper specimen shipment and Ebola virus confirmatory testing.
There are currently no confirmed cases of Ebola in California. There have been no patients admitted to California hospitals who are considered to be at high risk of Ebola according to CDC criteria.
If a person has travelled to an affected country and develops a fever within three weeks of their return, they should contact their health care provider and let the provider know of their travel history.
The risk of the spread of Ebola in California is low. Any patient suspected of having Ebola can be safely managed in a California hospital following recommended isolation and infection control procedures. Suspect cases of Ebola will be investigated by local health departments in consultation with CDPH.
State and local public health officials in California are monitoring the situation closely and taking steps to keep Californians safe. Our advanced health care system has appropriate protocols in place to prevent the spread of this often deadly disease.
Ebola is an infectious disease caused by the Ebola virus. Symptoms may appear anywhere from two to 21 days after exposure and include fever, headache, joint and muscle aches, weakness, diarrhea, vomiting, stomach pain and abnormal bleeding. It is classified as a viral hemorrhagic fever (VHF) because of the fever and abnormal bleeding. Among the VHFs, Ebola is feared because of its high mortality. There are no specific treatments but supportive therapy can be provided to address bleeding and other complications.
For more information about Ebola, please visit the CDPH home page?s "Other Hot Topics."
http://www.cdph.ca.gov/Pages/NR14-073.aspx
Re: U.S. - California: patient in Sacramento being tested for Ebola
CDPH Reports No Confirmed Cases of Ebola in the State
Date: 8/19/2014
Number: 14-073
Contact: Anita Gore (916) 440-7259
SACRAMENTO
Low-risk patient tested out of an abundance of caution
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is working with local health departments and health care providers statewide to identify patients who have traveled to countries affected by Ebola. CDPH is directing health providers to follow protocols established by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the diagnosis and treatment of these patients. People returning from the affected areas who may be at high risk for Ebola should be isolated and their blood sent to CDC for testing. Some low-risk patients, like the one from Sacramento, may be tested out of an abundance of caution. CDPH works with local health departments and hospitals to arrange for proper specimen shipment and Ebola virus confirmatory testing.
There are currently no confirmed cases of Ebola in California. There have been no patients admitted to California hospitals who are considered to be at high risk of Ebola according to CDC criteria.
If a person has travelled to an affected country and develops a fever within three weeks of their return, they should contact their health care provider and let the provider know of their travel history.
The risk of the spread of Ebola in California is low. Any patient suspected of having Ebola can be safely managed in a California hospital following recommended isolation and infection control procedures. Suspect cases of Ebola will be investigated by local health departments in consultation with CDPH.
State and local public health officials in California are monitoring the situation closely and taking steps to keep Californians safe. Our advanced health care system has appropriate protocols in place to prevent the spread of this often deadly disease.
Ebola is an infectious disease caused by the Ebola virus. Symptoms may appear anywhere from two to 21 days after exposure and include fever, headache, joint and muscle aches, weakness, diarrhea, vomiting, stomach pain and abnormal bleeding. It is classified as a viral hemorrhagic fever (VHF) because of the fever and abnormal bleeding. Among the VHFs, Ebola is feared because of its high mortality. There are no specific treatments but supportive therapy can be provided to address bleeding and other complications.
For more information about Ebola, please visit the CDPH home page?s "Other Hot Topics."
http://www.cdph.ca.gov/Pages/NR14-073.aspx
sharon sanders
Editor-in-Chief & President
Re: U.S. - California: patient in Sacramento being tested for Ebola
Re: U.S. - California: patient in Sacramento being tested for Ebola
There is a media only teleconference in 30 minutes. I just opened an email forwarded to FluTrackers.
Re: U.S. - California: patient in Sacramento being tested for Ebola
There is a media only teleconference in 30 minutes. I just opened an email forwarded to FluTrackers.
sharon sanders
Editor-in-Chief & President
Re: U.S. - California: patient in Sacramento being tested for Ebola
Re: U.S. - California: patient in Sacramento being tested for Ebola
Michael Coston found this live link:
http://www.coveritlive.com/index2.php/option=com_altcaster/task=viewaltcast/altcast_code=247cd1b2fb
Re: U.S. - California: patient in Sacramento being tested for Ebola
Michael Coston found this live link:
http://www.coveritlive.com/index2.php/option=com_altcaster/task=viewaltcast/altcast_code=247cd1b2fb
sharon sanders
Editor-in-Chief & President
Re: U.S. - California: patient in Sacramento being tested for Ebola
Re: U.S. - California: patient in Sacramento being tested for Ebola
My notes. Now there is a question and answer period. I am ending my participation. Please see the link above to watch the teleconference:
FluTrackers.com @FluTrackers · 29s
Chavez: No "high risk" ebola patients in California. There is one person who is at "low risk" now being tested for #ebola by CDC.
FluTrackers.com @FluTrackers · 4m
Chavez: Giving background on #ebola ...
FluTrackers.com @FluTrackers · 5m
Gil Chavez, MD, MPH & James Watt, MD, MPH with the California Dept of Public Health - teleconference starting #ebola
Re: U.S. - California: patient in Sacramento being tested for Ebola
My notes. Now there is a question and answer period. I am ending my participation. Please see the link above to watch the teleconference:
FluTrackers.com @FluTrackers · 29s
Chavez: No "high risk" ebola patients in California. There is one person who is at "low risk" now being tested for #ebola by CDC.
FluTrackers.com @FluTrackers · 4m
Chavez: Giving background on #ebola ...
FluTrackers.com @FluTrackers · 5m
Gil Chavez, MD, MPH & James Watt, MD, MPH with the California Dept of Public Health - teleconference starting #ebola
Re: U.S. - California: patient in Sacramento being tested for Ebola
Re: U.S. - California: patient in Sacramento being tested for Ebola
I live in Sacramento County. Everyone is being very tight lipped about this here. The Kaiser hospital where the patient is, is not of the highest standards, I might add. I know many who go there.
I might add that the confusing part for me is that they are not saying how ill the patient, is but if in a negative pressure room, the person must be pretty ill, but that is a containment effort, too.
I am also wondering how long the patient sat in the ER? California is very lax on what they are doing here.
Gil Chavez is very good, but does not scare easy.
All I know is that our area is pretty shaken up by all of this, so lets hope we get lucky this time!
Re: U.S. - California: patient in Sacramento being tested for Ebola
I live in Sacramento County. Everyone is being very tight lipped about this here. The Kaiser hospital where the patient is, is not of the highest standards, I might add. I know many who go there.
I might add that the confusing part for me is that they are not saying how ill the patient, is but if in a negative pressure room, the person must be pretty ill, but that is a containment effort, too.
I am also wondering how long the patient sat in the ER? California is very lax on what they are doing here.
Gil Chavez is very good, but does not scare easy.
All I know is that our area is pretty shaken up by all of this, so lets hope we get lucky this time!
Re: U.S. - California: patient in Sacramento being tested for Ebola
Re: U.S. - California: patient in Sacramento being tested for Ebola
Some new info:
Sacramento patient’s Ebola test results to come in three days, health officials say
By Cynthia H. Craft
ccraft@sacbee.com
Published: Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2014 - 9:50 pm
With the West African outbreak of Ebola escalating, state public health officials said Wednesday they were not surprised that the deadly virus may have reached Sacramento in the case of a patient who recently returned from a trip to one of the stricken nations.
The patient, held in isolation at Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center, is considered at risk – albeit at “low risk” – of having the disease and possibly carrying it back to the capital region, state officials said.
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Hospitals in 27 states have notified the CDC of at least 68 cases nationwide that may involve the Ebola virus, the CDC reported. They include a New Mexico woman isolated at the University of New Mexico Hospital in Albuquerque and patients at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, Johns Hopkins Medical Center in Maryland and an undisclosed hospital in Ohio.
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In the absence of a living host, however, the virus perishes quickly.
“This is not a hardy virus,” Chavez said. “Touching things is not a problem once contaminated areas are cleaned up.”
http://www.sacbee.com/2014/08/20/6642723/sacramento-patients-ebola-test.html
Re: U.S. - California: patient in Sacramento being tested for Ebola
Some new info:
Sacramento patient’s Ebola test results to come in three days, health officials say
By Cynthia H. Craft
ccraft@sacbee.com
Published: Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2014 - 9:50 pm
With the West African outbreak of Ebola escalating, state public health officials said Wednesday they were not surprised that the deadly virus may have reached Sacramento in the case of a patient who recently returned from a trip to one of the stricken nations.
The patient, held in isolation at Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center, is considered at risk – albeit at “low risk” – of having the disease and possibly carrying it back to the capital region, state officials said.
snip
Hospitals in 27 states have notified the CDC of at least 68 cases nationwide that may involve the Ebola virus, the CDC reported. They include a New Mexico woman isolated at the University of New Mexico Hospital in Albuquerque and patients at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, Johns Hopkins Medical Center in Maryland and an undisclosed hospital in Ohio.
snip
In the absence of a living host, however, the virus perishes quickly.
“This is not a hardy virus,” Chavez said. “Touching things is not a problem once contaminated areas are cleaned up.”
http://www.sacbee.com/2014/08/20/6642723/sacramento-patients-ebola-test.html
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Re: U.S. - California: patient in Sacramento being tested for Ebola
Re: U.S. - California: patient in Sacramento being tested for Ebola
CDPH Teleconference in entirety
http://www.cdph.ca.gov/Documents/EbolaTeleconference08202014.wav
Re: U.S. - California: patient in Sacramento being tested for Ebola
CDPH Teleconference in entirety
http://www.cdph.ca.gov/Documents/EbolaTeleconference08202014.wav
Lizw
Well-known member
Re: U.S. - California: patient in Sacramento being tested for Ebola
Re: U.S. - California: patient in Sacramento being tested for Ebola
Jeffrey, a negative pressure containment unit is standard procedure for a highly contagious infection if the hospital has one. It doesn't necessarily mean the hospital expects this patient to be positive for Ebola. A negative pressure area not difficult to set up in a relatively short period of time. I know of people who have implemented them in their own homes.
Re: U.S. - California: patient in Sacramento being tested for Ebola
Jeffrey, a negative pressure containment unit is standard procedure for a highly contagious infection if the hospital has one. It doesn't necessarily mean the hospital expects this patient to be positive for Ebola. A negative pressure area not difficult to set up in a relatively short period of time. I know of people who have implemented them in their own homes.
Emily
Editor, Senior Moderator
Re: U.S. - California: patient in Sacramento being tested for Ebola
Re: U.S. - California: patient in Sacramento being tested for Ebola
This community doesn't know anything about the hospitalized case, but they have some insight on the situation in Liberia. A Sacramento man interviewed in the video has put himself in what was described as a 'self-imposed quarantine' so would only talk to reporters in a public park if they would keep at a distance. He doesn't appear ill or have had contact with an ebola victim, but seems to just be extra-responsible due to his travel history.
http://www.news10.net/story/news/local/sacramento/2014/08/21/liberia-ebola-virus-donations/14376303/
Re: U.S. - California: patient in Sacramento being tested for Ebola
This community doesn't know anything about the hospitalized case, but they have some insight on the situation in Liberia. A Sacramento man interviewed in the video has put himself in what was described as a 'self-imposed quarantine' so would only talk to reporters in a public park if they would keep at a distance. He doesn't appear ill or have had contact with an ebola victim, but seems to just be extra-responsible due to his travel history.
http://www.news10.net/story/news/local/sacramento/2014/08/21/liberia-ebola-virus-donations/14376303/
Laidback Al
Well-known member
Re: U.S. - California: patient in Sacramento being tested for Ebola
Re: U.S. - California: patient in Sacramento being tested for Ebola
Media reports suspected Sacramento Ebola case tests negative
Re: U.S. - California: patient in Sacramento being tested for Ebola
Media reports suspected Sacramento Ebola case tests negative
http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Sacramento-Ebola-tests-come-back-negative-5704866.php?
Pathfinder
Editor, Senior Moderator
Re: U.S. - California: patient in Sacramento being tested for Ebola - tests negative
Ebola Test Results on Sacramento Patient Negative
Date: 8/21/2014
Number: 14-076
Contact: Anita Gore - (916) 440-7259
SACRAMENTO
Low-risk patient tested out of an abundance of caution
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced today that the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has tested the sample from the patient under investigation who is hospitalized in Sacramento and reports the test results are negative for Ebola. CDPH has been working in cooperation with the Sacramento County health department and the Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center to ensure appropriate CDC protocols were followed in the investigation, testing, diagnosis and treatment of the patient.
There are currently no confirmed cases of Ebola in California. There have been no patients admitted to California hospitals who are considered to be at high risk of Ebola according to CDC criteria.
?We are pleased with the negative outcome of the Ebola test and wish the patient a speedy recovery,? said Dr. Ron Chapman, CDPH Director and state health officer. ?The case in Sacramento County demonstrates that the system is working. This patient was quickly identified, appropriate infection control procedures were implemented, and public health authorities were notified.?
If a person has travelled to an affected country and develops a fever within three weeks of their return, they should contact their health care provider and let the provider know of their travel history.
The risk of the spread of Ebola in California is low. Any patient suspected of having Ebola can be safely managed in a California hospital following recommended isolation and infection control procedures. Suspect cases of Ebola will be investigated by local health departments in consultation with CDPH.
State and local public health officials in California are monitoring the situation closely and taking steps to keep Californians safe. Our advanced health care system has appropriate protocols in place to prevent the spread of this often deadly disease.
Ebola is an infectious disease caused by the Ebola virus. Symptoms may appear anywhere from two to 21 days after exposure and include fever, headache, joint and muscle aches, weakness, diarrhea, vomiting, stomach pain and abnormal bleeding. It is classified as a viral hemorrhagic fever (VHF) because of the fever and abnormal bleeding. Among the VHFs, Ebola is feared because of its high mortality. There are no specific treatments but supportive therapy can be provided to address bleeding and other complications.
For more information about Ebola, please visit CDPH?s website.
http://www.cdph.ca.gov/Pages/NR14-076.aspx
Ebola Test Results on Sacramento Patient Negative
Date: 8/21/2014
Number: 14-076
Contact: Anita Gore - (916) 440-7259
SACRAMENTO
Low-risk patient tested out of an abundance of caution
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced today that the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has tested the sample from the patient under investigation who is hospitalized in Sacramento and reports the test results are negative for Ebola. CDPH has been working in cooperation with the Sacramento County health department and the Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center to ensure appropriate CDC protocols were followed in the investigation, testing, diagnosis and treatment of the patient.
There are currently no confirmed cases of Ebola in California. There have been no patients admitted to California hospitals who are considered to be at high risk of Ebola according to CDC criteria.
?We are pleased with the negative outcome of the Ebola test and wish the patient a speedy recovery,? said Dr. Ron Chapman, CDPH Director and state health officer. ?The case in Sacramento County demonstrates that the system is working. This patient was quickly identified, appropriate infection control procedures were implemented, and public health authorities were notified.?
If a person has travelled to an affected country and develops a fever within three weeks of their return, they should contact their health care provider and let the provider know of their travel history.
The risk of the spread of Ebola in California is low. Any patient suspected of having Ebola can be safely managed in a California hospital following recommended isolation and infection control procedures. Suspect cases of Ebola will be investigated by local health departments in consultation with CDPH.
State and local public health officials in California are monitoring the situation closely and taking steps to keep Californians safe. Our advanced health care system has appropriate protocols in place to prevent the spread of this often deadly disease.
Ebola is an infectious disease caused by the Ebola virus. Symptoms may appear anywhere from two to 21 days after exposure and include fever, headache, joint and muscle aches, weakness, diarrhea, vomiting, stomach pain and abnormal bleeding. It is classified as a viral hemorrhagic fever (VHF) because of the fever and abnormal bleeding. Among the VHFs, Ebola is feared because of its high mortality. There are no specific treatments but supportive therapy can be provided to address bleeding and other complications.
For more information about Ebola, please visit CDPH?s website.
http://www.cdph.ca.gov/Pages/NR14-076.aspx