Texas officials are monitoring a second patient for possible signs of Ebola, they confirmed on Wednesday, less than 24 hours after they said one man who traveled from Liberia to the U.S. has tested positive for the disease.
That first patient also reportedly had contact with five students who attend four different public schools, officials said.
“This is all hands on deck,” said Gov. Rick Perry. “We understand that. Everyone has their marching orders and understands the importance of collaboration.”
Dallas School Supt. Mike Miles addressed the issue of students being exposed:
“The safety of our students, our parents and our community is our No. 1 priority. We were informed that these five students could have possibly been in contact with the patient at the home over the weekend and they have been in school since then.”
He continued, “We’ve been told they have no symptoms. They’re at home and are being monitored by Dallas County Health Services.”
He said disinfectants work, and additional custodial staff members are being added.
h/t Watcher
