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First victim of Ebola diagnosed in the United States

The first case of the deadly Ebola virus diagnosed on US soil has been confirmed in Dallas, Texas. Officials at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital say the unidentified patient is being kept in isolation. The man is thought to have contracted the virus in Liberia before travelling to the US nearly two weeks ago. Epidemiologist in Dallas, Dr Seema Yasmin, told 5 Live that the man's family will be closely monitored. This clip is originally from Phil Williams on 5 Live on Tuesday 30th September 2014.

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