Thomas Eric Duncan, seen here in this 2011 file photo, was the first patient diagnosed with Ebola in the U.S.
The hospital that cared for the first man diagnosed with Ebola in the United States called his fiancee today to apologize for not being able to save him.
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas today called Louise Troh,
the fiancee of Liberian national Thomas Eric Duncan, who died on Oct. 8.
He is the only person to die of Ebola in the United States.
"This official said the hospital was 'deeply sorry' for the way this
tragedy played out," Troh said in a statement. "I am grateful to the
hospital for this personal call. I am grateful to God that this leader
reached out and took responsibility for the hospital's actions. Hearing
this information will help me as I mourn Eric's death."
Duncan arrived in Dallas from Liberia
on Sept. 20 and went to the hospital on Sept. 26 with a 103-degree
fever. He told a nurse he had recently been in Liberia but was sent home
with antibiotics and told to take Tylenol
for his pain, which he said was severe. He returned in an ambulance two
days later when his symptoms worsened and was later isolated and
diagnosed with Ebola.
Some members of Duncan's family said his treatment wasn't "fair."
Troh, however, said today, "It is my position that God is the judge of
others and their actions, and vengeance is not mine to demand. God is
the judge, and God will take care of me."
Two nurses who cared for Duncan contracted Ebola and were diagnosed with
the virus this week. Nina Pham, 26, will be moved to the National
Institutes for Health's facility for continued care tonight, and Amber
Vinson, 29, arrived at Emory University Hospital Wednesday night.
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