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Wednesday, October 8, 2014

#Ebola patient in Dallas dies

Ebola patient in Dallas dies

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Thomas Eric Duncan circa 2005
Source: Josephus Weeks
Thomas Eric Duncan circa 2005
Thomas Eric Duncan, the first known person to develop Ebola in the United States, has died in Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas, according to Texas Health Resources.
"It is with profound sadness and heartfelt disappointment that we must inform you of the death of Thomas Eric Duncan this morning at 7:51 am. Mr. Duncan succumbed to an insidious disease, Ebola. He fought courageously in this battle. 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. We have offered the family our support and condolences at this difficult time," the Texas Health Resources statement said.http://www.cnbc.com/id/102070648