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Possible 2nd Ebola Case in NYC

focksie — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 12:40:22 GMT

The NY Post and local news are reporting this morning that a 5 year old boy who returned from Guinea Saturday night was experiencing "ebola-like" symptoms -- 103 degree fever and vomiting -- and was rushed to Bellevue. Five members of his family remain quarantined at home.

Let's hope this isn't the case.

Re: Possible 2nd Ebola Case in NYC

Marianne1 — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 12:41:43 GMT

poor baby. I imagine it is worse in children?

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brii — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 12:44:21 GMT

I hope he doesn't have it.

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Preds — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 12:51:44 GMT

Bless his little heart. I pray he and his family will be okay!

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apple1964 — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 13:04:52 GMT

It is much worse in babies and children. There fevers can spike to 106. I hope it is not true either. Thanks for starting this thread O/P. Just waking up to this horrible news.

Re: Possible 2nd Ebola Case in NYC

lulu2 — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 13:08:13 GMT

I've been listening to NYC news all morning and have heard no mention of this.

There is a lot in the news about the quarantined nurse.

Re: Possible 2nd Ebola Case in NYC

focksie — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 13:10:11 GMT

Lulu, I'm watching Fox5 local news (not Fox and Friends).

ETA: http://nypost.com/2014/10/27/5-year-old-boy-being-tested-for-ebola-in-new-york-city/

Re: Possible 2nd Ebola Case in NYC

Charming1 — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 13:26:40 GMT

I do hope he doesn't have ebola.

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Marianne1 — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 13:28:07 GMT

this was reported on GMA this morning too.

(the story, no results on the test yet)

Re: Possible 2nd Ebola Case in NYC

lulu2 — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 13:29:41 GMT

On 10/27/2014 focksie said:
Lulu, I'm watching Fox5 local news (not Fox and Friends).

ETA: http://nypost.com/2014/10/27/5-year-old-boy-being-tested-for-ebola-in-new-york-city/

I see it on Channel 2 and Channel 7 sites. I heard it on the channel 4 hourly update.

Thank you.

Re: Possible 2nd Ebola Case in NYC

hckynut — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 22:23:02 GMT

What a shame. Once again, "no need to ban those coming from those countries". Even a doctor, that one would assume would err or the side of others safety, and what does he do? And "those that be" think voluntary quarantining oneself will work?

Sure it will, just like the news paper machines that used to sell on "the honor system". Lasted about 3 days in our city and the Newspaper gave up on the theory that "most people are honest".

Re: Possible 2nd Ebola Case in NYC

sylviahomeatlast — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 22:26:40 GMT

Oh! Just a little kid...so sad...I hope it isn't the case.

Re: Possible 2nd Ebola Case in NYC

focksie — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 22:36:37 GMT

Preliminary results will be reported at any time now, probably within the hour. The test is typically 3 hours to do but I heard they have probably taken more time to re-run the test because of the fact that the child is so young. They want to be sure.

Meantime, 4 critically ill patients have been transferred from Bellevue ICU to NYU Langone Medical Center in order to "free up additional staff" to take care of Dr. Spencer.

Re: Possible 2nd Ebola Case in NYC

ROMARY — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 22:47:43 GMT

What's a 5 year old doing/visiting over there, anyway? Why do people visit that area? I'm seriously and nicely asking, as I don't have a clue. p.s. Anyway, wishing him (and his family) well and a quick recovery.

Re: Possible 2nd Ebola Case in NYC

focksie — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 22:56:38 GMT

JUST IN: THE PRELIMINARY TEST RESULTS ARE NEGATIVE FOR EBOLA.

Re: Possible 2nd Ebola Case in NYC

Clover29 — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 22:58:33 GMT

This sounds hopeful (from the LA Times):

"During a Monday afternoon call with reporters, Dr. Tom Frieden, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, would not say whether the child had Ebola but did say the child's "pattern of illness ... is not the pattern of illness we would expect to see” in someone with the virus."

Re: Possible 2nd Ebola Case in NYC

Burnsite — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 22:59:27 GMT

Oh, keep him in quarantine for the rest of his life anyway. Can't be too careful.

(Sarcasm, directed to the general craziness of these threads.)

Seriously, I hope he does not develop it, as it is esp. lethal in tiny children. So far so good, though.

Re: Possible 2nd Ebola Case in NYC

abbeythe 8th — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 23:00:16 GMT

On 10/27/2014 ROMARY said:
What's a 5 year old doing/visiting over there, anyway? Why do people visit that area? I'm seriously and nicely asking, as I don't have a clue. p.s. Anyway, wishing him (and his family) well and a quick recovery.

Probably because they have family there.

Re: Possible 2nd Ebola Case in NYC

Charming1 — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 23:02:28 GMT

He tested negative for ebola...good news!

Re: Possible 2nd Ebola Case in NYC

scotttie — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 23:07:59 GMT

On 10/27/2014 Burnsite said:
Oh, keep him in quarantine for the rest of his life anyway. Can't be too careful.

(Sarcasm, directed to the general craziness of these threads.)

Seriously, I hope he does not develop it, as it is esp. lethal in tiny children. So far so good, though.

Well, it's just too bad the rest of us aren't as centered and intelligent and all knowing and all seeing as some of you. (that's sarcasm also)