Number Of People Being Monitored For Ebola In Michigan Drops To 5
LANSING (WWJ) -- The Michigan Department of Community Health has released new numbers on people in Michigan being observed for Ebola.
There are currently five individuals being actively monitored, while nine others have completed the monitoring cycle. It was reported on Nov. 3 that 10 people were under watch for Ebola symptoms in Michigan.
The MDCH and a network of local public health agencies are currently checking travel histories of these individuals including their return to the Michigan from Ebola affected areas. This includes a twice-daily monitoring of symptoms for a 21 day period.
Spokesperson Jennifer Smith told WWJ last week that all of those being monitored had recently traveled to either Guinea, Sierra Leone or Liberia. Smith did say that there is no evidence that any of the ten actually came into contact with anyone who has Ebola.
The CDC says those at highest risk are healthcare providers caring for Ebola patients and the family and friends in close contact with Ebola patients. Symptoms of Ebola include fever, severe headache, muscle plant, weakness, diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain and unexplained bleeding.