Fear more contagious than Ebola, says city health director

Courtesy CDC by Cynthia Goldsmith A widespread Ebola outbreak in the United States is impossible but fear makes people forget that, the city health director said today. “Fear is almost never helpful” in dealing with contagious disease, health ...

KU Hospital patient tests negative for Ebola

Courtesy CDC by Cynthia Goldsmith A patient at KU Hospital does not have Ebola, according to a lab test. Hospital officials announced the results this afternoon. Also from their release: Until a more definitive test result, the patient will ...

KU Hospital testing for Ebola virus

Courtesy CDC by Cynthia Goldsmith The University of Kansas Hospital announced Monday it is testing a patient for the Ebola virus. The patient went to the hospital early Monday with a high fever and other serious symptoms. Also from the hospital ...

City prepared for Ebola, health director says

Courtesy CDC by Cynthia Goldsmith With concern about the Ebola outbreak in other parts of the world and the country, the Kansas City Health Department says it has ruled out any presence in Kansas City. “If or when a case of Ebola actually ...