In Massachusetts, state health officials say the threat from Ebola is very low. They say there have been suspected cases of the deadly virus. But so far, none has been confirmed.
Given the first confirmed US case in Texas, the Massachusetts Commissioner of Public Health and the state's epidemiologist talked about the steps that have been taken to deal with a possible case of Ebola here - while hoping to reassure people that the Commonwealth is well prepared.
The state DPH has been working closely with hospitals and other health care providers for months now, reviewing what needs to do if a case does presents itself. Part of the procedures includes screening possible patients to see if they've traveled to West Africa. State health officials want to remind people that Ebola is not easily spread.
Logan, of course, is the most logical point of entry for potential Ebola cases. State health officials says people are screened before they board a plane bound for Boston. Still, there are protocols in place here to deal with all kinds of infectious disease.
The state's Public Health Commissioner says the CDC has been working to identify states around the county where Ebola patients can be treated. Massachusetts is not on that list now. But the commissioner says it could be in the future.
