Amber Vinson Update: Ebola Virus No Longer Detected in Her Body, Vinson to Continue Treatment
Amber Vinson, one of two nurses who cared for Thomas Eric Duncan who died of the Ebola virus, is reportedly free from the deadly disease. On Wednesday, her blood tests returned negative of the virus which has killed more than 4,800 people worldwide, according to reports.
"Officials at Emory University Hospital and the Centers for Disease Control are no longer able to detect the virus in her body," Vinson's family said in a statement. The 29-year old nurse is reportedly still undergoing treatment in the Serious Communicable Diseases unit, but she has been cleared for transfer and won't be staying in the isolation unit for the rest of her treatment.
Vinson's mother Debra Berry said that her family was "ecstatic to receive this latest report on her condition."
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"We all know that further treatment will be necessary as Amber continues to regain strength, but these latest developments have truly answered prayers and bring our family one step closer to reuniting with her at home," said Berry.
Vinson, along with Nina Pham, was infected with the deadly virus while caring for Duncan, who was the first person to be diagnosed with the Ebola virus on U.S. soil. It has been previously reported that Pham also appeared to be recovering after receiving a blood transfusion from Ebola survivor Dr. Kent Brantly on Oct. 12. She was reported to be on stable condition on the next day. Pham is being treated at a National Institutes of Health medical center and is reportedly in good condition.
