Dallas Ebola Updates: New Patient Receives Blood Transfusion, Boyfriend Admitted to Hospital (w/ No Symptoms)

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You’ve probably heard about the new Ebola patient in Dallas, Nina Pham, a nurse who had extensive close contact with Thomas Eric Duncan (who died of the disease last week). The latest news from WFAA in Dallas is that Pham has now received a blood transfusion from an Ebola survivor who has not been identified.

Father Jim Khoi, pastor to Dallas Ebola patient Nina Pham, says she has received a blood transfusion from an Ebola survivor. The identity of that survivor was not given. Khoi said Pham is in good spirits, using Skype to communicate with her mother, and asking for prayers.

Also, a person who works at eye care product company Alcon has been admitted to Texas Presbyterian Hospital, after being identified as having been in contact with Ms Pham. I’ve seen unconfirmed reports that this is Pham’s boyfriend, but according to the statement from Alcon he is not showing any symptoms of Ebola at this time; they’re just taking the necessary precautions.

Alcon, the global eye care products company, confirmed that one of its associates was admitted to Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas on Sunday to be monitored for potential signs and symptoms of the Ebola virus. The associate — whose name was not released — was said to have been “in contact” with hospital nurse Nina Pham, who was diagnosed with Ebola over the weekend. “The Alcon associate has not shown any signs or symptoms of the Ebola virus,” a statement issued by the company said, adding that it is working closely with the Centers for Disease Control and Texas State Health Services to ensure that “proper public health measures” are being followed.

UPDATE at 10/13/14 5:40:57 pm by Charles Johnson

The source of the blood transfusion has now been identified:

Sources close to Ebola survivor Dr. Kent Brantly tell ABC News that Brantly donated his blood Sunday for a transfusion to Dallas Ebola patient Nina Pham.

UPDATE at 10/13/14 5:51:09 pm by Charles Johnson

And once again, Chuck C. Johnson is reporting incorrect information he got from rumors on Twitter:

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