A man feared to have contracted the potentially deadly Ebola virus in Africa has been taken to the Gold Coast University Hospital.
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The 25-year-old contacted paramedics at 7.40am On Thursday complaining of feeling unwell, a Queensland Ambulance spokeswoman told Fairfax Media.
The man, from Southport on the Gold Coast, returned from the Congo two days ago and has been seriously ill since, the Gold Coast Bulletin is reporting.
Gold Coast Health acting chief executive Damian Green said in a statement on Thursday morning: "Gold Coast Health can confirm a patient has been transferred to Gold Coast University Hospital after being identified by paramedics as having symptoms of Ebola virus.
"Gold Coast Health is taking necessary precautions and has isolated the patient who is currently being assessed.
"Gold Coast Heath has processes in place to safely manage such circumstances.
"Universal infection control procedures are in place and there is limited risk to patients and staff."
The Gold Coast Bulletin reported paramedics were instructed to wear protective clothing before taking the man to hospital.
Read more: http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/suspected-ebola-patient-on-gold-coast-20140911-10f8rp.html#ixzz3CxRtRGuK
