U.S. hospitals monitoring Ebola situation in Africa

An outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has led to a reported 58 cases and 27 deaths


Pennsylvania hospitals are among those watching closely as the Ebola virus makes a reappearance in Africa, according to an article on the Reading Eagle.

An outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has led to a reported 58 cases and 27 deaths, according to the World Health Organization.

Last week, Penn State Health St. Joseph sent out an advisory to its staff emphasizing the importance of obtaining a travel history for all patients entering its inpatient or outpatient facilities, the article said.

Mari Driscoll, director of infection control and prevention for St. Joseph said caregivers will do a thorough travel history for all patients who come through its doors. They'll isolate patients who have traveled to one of the affected areas and are experiencing symptoms.

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June 5, 2018


Topic Area: Infection Control


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