NBC Cameraman In Liberia Diagnosed With Ebola

An American freelance television cameraman working for NBC News in Liberia has been infected with the Ebola virus and will be flown back to the United States. According to the network, Ashoka Mukpo started showing Ebola symptoms on Wednesday. The 33-year-old man immediately quarantined himself and sought medical help. On Thursday morning, he was tested for the virus and a few hours later medical tests confirmed he had contracted the virus. The rest of the crew that Mukpo was working with is reportedly being closely monitored and not showing symptoms of the Ebola virus. "The good news is this young man, our colleague, was admitted very, very early," said NBC News Chief Medical Editor and Correspondent Dr. Nancy Snyderman. In a note to staff, NBC News President Deborah Turness, said: “We are doing everything we can to get him the best care possible. He will be flown back to the United States for treatment at a medical center that is equipped to handle Ebola patients.” "We are also taking all possible measures to protect our employees and the general public," he added. Three American aid workers in the West African country were diagnosed with the deadly virus in recent months. All were flown back to the United States and have reportedly been recovered. Ebola fear grips Americans in Dallas, Texas, after a Librarian man there was diagnosed with Ebola this week. Thomas Eric Duncan, who flew from Liberia to visit her family members, was initially admitted at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital late last Thursday but was sent home with antibiotics. More than 3,000 people have died in this year’s outbreak in West Africa.