First Ebola Patient to Arrive in Atlanta Saturday. [View all]

[RiffRandell]

It's been all over our local news as we live 35 minutes from Atlanta. The brother of the male victim said he's very sick. I hope this goes well. Emory is a great hospital and good vibes/thoughts not only for the victims, but also to the doctors and medical staff treating them.

ATLANTA —


Preparations are underway at Emory University Hospital to treat two Americans infected with the Ebola virus.

In a Pentagon briefing Friday morning, officials announced that the two American patients infected with Ebola will be coming to metro Atlanta. Officials say the victims, Dr. Kent Brantly and Nancy Writebol, will pass through Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Cobb County. From there, the two will be transferred to Emory University Hospital.

Friday afternoon, Emory held a news conference saying it is “looking very much forward to assisting” the Ebola patients. The hospital says Samaritan’s Purse first contacted them about bringing the patients to Atlanta. Doctors say treatment in the U.S. will give the patients a better chance of survival.

The patients will be kept isolated in special containment units, which will have a window and intercom system, and will be treated by highly trained personnel.

Link: http://www.wsbtv.com/news/news/local/emory-university-hospital-prepares-ebola-patient/ngsL7/