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(32,076 posts)CBS News Medical Correspondent Dr. John LaPook reports that Vinson called the CDC several times before boarding the plane concerned about her fever and was told she was OK to board.
Vinson first reported a fever to the hospital on Tuesday (Oct. 14) and was isolated within 90 minutes, according to officials. She did not exhibit symptoms while on the Monday flight, according to crew members. However, the CDC says passenger notification is needed as an extra level of safety due to the proximity in time between the flight and the first reported symptoms.
And about the plane - However, according to Flighttracker, the plane was used for five additional flights on Tuesday before it was removed from service. Those flights include a return flight to Cleveland, Cleveland to Fort LauderdaleHollywood International Airport (FLL), FLL to Cleveland, Cleveland to HartsfieldJackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), and ATL to Cleveland.
http://dfw.cbslocal.com/2014/10/15/ebola-patient-traveled-day-before-diagnosis/