Patient being tested for suspected Ebola virus at Glasgow hospital
Summary
A patient is being tested for the Ebola virus at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow. Public Health Scotland says there are no confirmed Ebola cases in Scotland, and they are following safety procedures while working with UK health agencies.Key Facts
- The patient arrived at the hospital early Tuesday for testing.
- Tests are ongoing to confirm if the patient has Ebola.
- Public Health Scotland and the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) cooperate to monitor travelers from Ebola-affected countries.
- The risk of Ebola entering the UK from travelers is considered low.
- Scotland’s health services have clear steps to check and manage possible Ebola cases.
- Contact tracing and further testing happen if needed for people who may have been near infected individuals.
- Nearly 700 cases of bundibugyo Ebola virus have been reported, mostly in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
- The UK has pledged up to £21 million to help fight Ebola in the DRC and protect health workers and communities.
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