Wednesday 8 October 2014

DALLAS EBOLA PATIENT, THOMAS DUNCAN DIES


Thomas Duncan


Thomas Eric Duncan, a patient diagnosed with Ebola in Dallas on September 30 has died, according to officials from Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas. Thomas Eric Duncan was admitted to the hospital on September 28. The hospital reported Duncan was pronounced dead at 7:51 a.m.


Duncan's daughter, Youngor Jallah, was distraught after learning of her father's death, telling ABC News through tears; “I am not okay and I don’t know what to do.”



Timeline

September 19: Thomas Eric Duncan boards a flight to the U.S. in Liberia after being screened for Ebola symptoms

September 20: Duncan arrives in the United States

September 24: Duncan shows first symptoms of Ebola

September 25: Duncan seeks initial medical care, is sent home on the 26th

September 28: Duncan admitted to Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas

October 2: Family court ordered to stay indoors at Ivy Apartments unit

October 3: Crew hired by Dallas County to decontaminate apartment unit; cleanup currently placed on hold as they await a permit

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