DALLAS - A patient diagnosed with Ebola in Dallas on September 30 has died, according to officials from Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas.
Thomas Eric Duncan was admitted to the hospital on September 28. The hospital reported he was pronounced dead at 7:51 a.m. Wednesday.
'He fought courageously in this battle,' said Wendell Watson, a spokesman with the hospital. 'Our professionals, the doctors and nurses in the unit, as well as the entire Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas community, are also grieving his passing.'
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Family members of Duncan remain under quarantine. The family hasn't showed symptoms of the virus and will remain under monitoring and isolation until October 19.
'My thoughts are with the family and friends of Thomas Eric Duncan at this time, especially his fiancée Louise, their son Karsiah and all those who loved him,' said Dallas Count Judge Clay Jenkins in a written statement. 'We are also thinking of the dedicated hospital staff who assisted Mr. Duncan daily while he fought this terrible disease. We offer prayers of comfort and peace to everyone impacted by his passing.'
TIMELINE:
September 19: Thomas Eric Duncan boards a flight to the U.S. in Liberia after being screened for Ebola symptoms
September 20: Duncan arrives in the United States
September 24: Duncan shows first symptoms of Ebola
September 25: Duncan seeks initial medical care, is sent home on the 26th
September 28: Duncan admitted to Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas
October 2: Family court ordered to stay indoors at Ivy Apartments unit
October 3: Crew hired by Dallas County to decontaminate apartment unit; cleanup currently placed on hold as they await a permit
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