Suspected Ebola case in Northamptonshire
Northampton General Hospital has confirmed a woman has been admitted with a suspected case of Ebola.
Expert insists our hospitals are prepared for Ebola outbreak
As it was confirmed today that a patient in Northamptonshire had tested negative for Ebola, an infectious disease expert told ITV News Anglia the public should feel confident that our hospitals are prepared.
Dr Stuart Allen, head of life sciences at the University of Northampton, said health services needed to act quickly as soon as a case was suspected to ensure any potential infection was contained.
Patient, a woman who had recently returned to the UK from abroad, arrived at Northampton General Hospital yesterday.
Watch Olivia Paterson's report below.
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