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Scottish nurse out of hospital and free from Ebola

Scottish nurse, Pauline Cafferkey, who contracted Ebola while working in Sierra Leone has made a complete recovery and been discharged from hospital.

Ms Cafferkey is now free of the virus after more than three weeks in hospital, where she was critically ill for a time.

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Ebola nurse's family 'very touched' by public support

The family of Pauline Cafferkey say they have been "very touched" by the support of the public after the nurse contracted Ebola.

The Scottish nurse may be in a critical condition for "some time", the family added.

We would like to thank all our friends, family and the members of the public who have contacted us with support following Pauline’s diagnosis with Ebola. We have been very touched by the kind words.

Pauline continues to be in a critical condition at the Royal Free Hospital. We want to thank all the staff caring for her for their kindness, support and compassion.

Pauline’s condition could remain the same for some time and we would again ask for her and our privacy to be respected.

– Cafferkey family

Yesterday, an Ebola survivor told ITV News that she owes her life to Ms Cafferkey after she was treated by the nurse at a clinic in Sierra Leone.

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