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October 6, 2014

Ebola Patient in Dallas Struggling to Survive 
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The first Ebola patient diagnosed inside the United States is said to be
in a fight for his life. Thomas Frieden, the head of the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention, discussed Thomas Eric Duncan's
condition.

Thomas Frieden: "We've seen a lot of understandable concern because of
the deadly nature of Ebola, and we're really hoping for the recovery of
the patient in Dallas. We understand that his situation has taken a turn
for the worse. We know that Ebola is a very serious disease, and we're
hoping for his recovery."

 

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