Ebola ruled out as cause of air traveler’s illness
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NEWARK, N.J. – Federal health officials said Ebola has been ruled out as the cause of illness for a man who had traveled in West Africa and became sick on a flight from Brussels to the United States.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said a health officer met United Airlines Flight 998 when it landed Saturday afternoon at Newark Liberty International Airport. The CDC said a full evaluation of the man at a local hospital showed “no evidence or concern for Ebola” and he was discharged “feeling well.”
State health officials said the man’s symptoms were consistent with a minor, treatable illness.
Port Authority spokeswoman Erica Dumas said the man began throwing up during the flight. Authorities say the plane’s crew and roughly 250 passengers stayed onboard while officials tended to him.