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No Ebola in Maryland According to Health Officials

October 6th, 2014 by WCBC Radio

State health officials say there are no diagnosed cases of Ebola in Maryland as Dallas deals with its first confirmed case. Dr. David Blythe with the state health department says Maryland has a 24/7 system in place to respond to and investigate possible Ebola cases. He told WBAL TV that there are no known cases that have been transmitted without exposure to "bodyily fluid. Health care providers are required by law to report any cases of illness that might pose a risk to public health. There is also a state lab that can test for Ebola according to health officials.

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