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Statement Regarding Patient With Fever and Gastrointestinal Symptoms at Mount Sinai

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By Published: August 07 2014

LongIsland.com

Mount Sinai hospital has released the following statement regarding the patient exhibiting Ebola virus-like symptoms.

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New York, NY - August 6, 2014 - "We would like to report that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have determined that the patient kept in isolation since Monday, August 4, 2014 at The Mount Sinai Hospital has tested negative for Ebola Virus Disease (EVD). The patient is in stable condition, is improving, and remains in the care of our physicians and nurses."