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| Liberian detainee in Wisconsin jail being monitored for Ebola |
| By myfoxchicago.com |
| Published: 10/09/2014 |
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The Kenosha County Jail in Wisconsin is taking precautions and monitoring a female detainee for signs of the Ebola virus, according to a report. It's important to note that the detainee has NOT SHOWN signs of the virus. The Kenosha County Sheriff's office confirmed with FOX6 News that a Liberian woman arriving from O'Hare International Airport entered the jail on Wednesday, October 8 at 1 AM. Officials realized the woman was from Liberia once they began screening her. Liberia is just one country in West Africa hit hard with the Ebola outbreak. Looking for Ebola symptoms with help from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, medical staff at the jail is monitoring the Liberian detainee twice a day. According to FOX6 News, "The Kenosha County Jail does house detainees for immigration officials on a regular basis — so that's not unusual." Read More. |
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