PO Box 360
Trenton, NJ 08625-0360

For Release:
October 04, 2014

Mary E. O'Dowd, M.P.H.
Commissioner

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Statement from New Jersey Department of Health Regarding Two Individuals Who Arrived at Newark Liberty International Airport

University Hospital in Newark, in coordination with federal, state and local public health officials, evaluated two individuals who arrived at Newark Liberty International Airport this afternoon. After an examination by physicians at University Hospital, the symptoms of one individual were found to be consistent with another, minor treatable condition unrelated to Ebola. The second individual, who was traveling with the patient, was asymptomatic. The two individuals will be released with self-monitoring.

Last Reviewed: 10/4/2014