The São Paulo State Health Department is investigating a second suspected case of Ebola in a Brazilian woman who recently traveled to the Congo, according to reports from CNN Brasil and Estadão. The patient is currently isolated as health authorities work to confirm the diagnosis.
Who is the suspected patient?
According to Estadão, the patient is a Brazilian national. The investigation began after the woman returned from the Congo, a region with a history of Ebola outbreaks. This is the second suspected case currently under review by health officials in the state of São Paulo, as reported by Folha de S.Paulo and Valor Econômico.
What precautions are health officials taking?
The patient is currently in isolation to prevent any potential transmission of the virus, according to CNN Brasil. The São Paulo State Health Department (Secretaria de Saúde de SP) is overseeing the case and conducting the necessary medical evaluations to determine if the suspected case is confirmed.
