12/01/2015

Ebola Nurse No Longer Critical

The nurse being treated for the Ebola virus is no longer in a critical condition, London's Royal Free Hospital has confirmed.

Pauline Cafferkey is showing signs of improvement, however she is remaining in isolation as she receives specialist care.

In a statement the hospital said: "We would like to thank all our friends, family and the members of the public who have contacted us with support following Pauline's diagnosis with Ebola. We have been very touched by the kind words.

"Pauline continues to be in a critical condition at the Royal Free Hospital. We want to thank all the staff caring for her for their kindness, support and compassion. Pauline’s condition could remain the same for some time and we would again ask for her and our privacy to be respected."

Ms Cafferkey, who was a Save the Children volunteer in West Africa, was diagnosed after returning from Sierra Leone.

(CD/IT)

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