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 “The Illinois Department of Public Health conducted testing for
Ebola, which was negative, of an individual who recently travelled
from West Africa,” said Dr. Hasbrouck. “The individual was
experiencing a fever and respiratory symptoms and was transported to
a hospital following stringent infection control protocols. In
addition to medical evaluation and after consultation involving the
hospital, the Chicago Department of Public Health, IDPH and the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, IDPH performed testing
for Ebola as a precaution. The test results were negative for Ebola.
 “At this time, there have been no confirmed cases of Ebola in
Illinois and there is no threat to the general public. Travelers
from Africa may experience illnesses such as malaria or respiratory
illness due to other non-Ebola associated diseases.
“The statewide Ebola Task Force, announced October 22 by Governor
Pat Quinn, along with hospitals and local health departments across
Illinois will continue to work together to quickly identify a person
who could potentially be at risk of Ebola, and take quick action in
order to protect the health and safety of all Illinois residents.”
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For more information, visit
http://www.idph.state.il.us/ebola/index.htm.
To respect and protect the individual’s privacy, no additional
information is available and no media availability.
[Illinois Department of Public
Health]
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