Greetings Neighbors & Fellow District Residents, I am posting and forwarding this message from Dr. Wayne A.I. Frederick, President of Howard University.
Press Release | | Release Date: Friday, October 3, 2014 2:44 PM |
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Office of the President: Important Update | |
| October 3, 2014 Dear Howard University Community: I am writing to address concerns you may have about the risk of coming in contact with the Ebola virus at Howard University and its hospital. The D.C. Department of Health issued a statement this afternoon indicating that there are no confirmed cases of Ebola in the District of Columbia. The Washington, DC Metro area is a major gateway for international travel and Howard University Hospital is carefully monitoring all reports regarding suspected cases of Ebola and patients displaying symptoms associated with the virus. Overnight, a low-risk patient was admitted to the hospital in stable condition, following travel to Nigeria. In an abundance of caution, we have activated the appropriate infection control protocols, including isolating the patient. Our medical team led by Dr. Shelly McDonald- Pinkett, chief medical officer, continues to collaborate with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the DC Department of Health. We will provide periodic updates as information becomes available. Sincerely, Wayne A.I. Frederick, M.D.
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ABOUT HOWARD Founded in 1867, Howard University is a private, research university that is comprised of 13 schools and colleges. Students pursue studies in more than 120 areas leading to undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. Since 1998, the University has produced two Rhodes Scholars, two Truman Scholars, a Marshall Scholar, 30 Fulbright Scholars and 11 Pickering Fellows. Howard also produces more on campus African-American Ph.D. recipients than any other university in the United States. For more information on Howard University, call 202-238-2330, or visit the University's Web site at www.howard.edu. |
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