Nigerian man quarantined in Hong Kong over Ebola

symptoms during a trip to the city. The man
who arrived Hong Kong from Lagos on
Thursday August 7th via Dubai, was isolated in
a hospital after severe vomiting and suffering
from diarrhoea. He later tested negative for
Ebola.
In a statement released today, the Southern
Chinese city government said the 32 year old
man, whose name was not given, had "tested
negative for Ebola virus upon preliminary
laboratory testing".
"In the past one month ... he had no
contact history with sick persons or
animals and did not visit health-are
facilities. He is currently in stable
condition." the statement read
Two weeks ago, the Hong Kong government
said it would quarantine as a precaution all
people from Ebola-infected areas who showed
any symptom of the disease.

Location: Fegge, Fegge

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