UC Davis Medical Center in Calif. treating patient for possible Ebola

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Thursday, January 29, 2015
UC Davis Medical Center treating patient for possible Ebola
Authorities said U.C. Davis Medical Center has activated their Ebola Response Unit.

FRESNO, Calif. -- Authorities said U.C. Davis Medical Center has activated their Ebola Response Unit.

The Sacramento County Health Department has confirmed that one patient is being treated for possible Ebola. The patient was at the Dignity Health Mercy General Hospital, but has been moved to the U.C. Davis Medical Center -- which is specifically equipped to care for patients suspected of having or diagnosed with Ebola as part of the public health department's preparedness plan.

The person is currently considered to be low risk. Health officials are still trying to figure out where the potential exposure took place.

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