U.S. FDA issues emergency authorization for two new Ebola tests
(Reuters) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted emergency authorization on Saturday for two new tests made by BioFire Defense that detect Ebola in humans.
FDA said in a news release that it has been working closely with Salt Lake City-based BioFire Defense to obtain the necessary performance data to enable the authorization of the Ebola tests.
“We understand the importance of quickly diagnosing Ebola cases in the U.S. and abroad. FDA is committed to working with companies in the most expedited manner to increase the availability of authorized diagnostic tests for Ebola for emergency use during this epidemic,” the agency said.
(Reporting by Eric Beech)
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U.S. military starts training its Ebola rapid-response team
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Illinois orders mandatory Ebola quarantine for high-risk travelers
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Mali to keep Guinea border open despite Ebola death: president
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Ebola medical worker quarantined in New Jersey tests negative for virus
(Reuters) – A medical worker in New Jersey quarantined after arriving at an airport after treating Ebola victims in West Africa has tested negative for the virus, the state’s health department said on Saturday.
The worker, who has not been identified, was the first to be quarantined under a new policy announced on Friday making this mandatory for anyone arriving at a New York City-area airport after working with Ebola patients in three West African countries.
The worker continues to be under a mandatory 21-day quarantine, the department said in its statement.
(Reporting by Jonathan Allen; Editing by Mark Heinrich)
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