BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBRC) - Birmingham Police Lt. Joe Roberts says a person has arrived at UAB Hospital with possible Ebola symptoms. This is not a confirmed case of Ebola at this time.
The residence where the patient has been staying, in the 1600 block of 17th Street Southwest, is being "isolated" by authorities.
Battalion Chief Buddy Wilks said his crews were called to the scene for a general illness earlier Tuesday. He said once they assessed the patient's symptoms and determined the patient had traveled to West Africa, they contacted UAB Hospital and received medical direction. The patient was then transported.
Wilks said six firefighters came in contact with the patient and were quarantined to go through decontamination procedures.
He said there were two family members of the patient in the house as well. Police officers will remain on scene to make sure the family is OK and to keep them isolated in the residence while officials monitor their health.
Residents on the block said they were being told to stay in their homes.
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