Patient Self-Reports Having Ebola at a Shannon Clinic Sunday

A patient walked into the Shannon Clinic at 3502 Knickerbocker Road  Sunday evening claiming to have Ebola, Lyndy Stone spokeswoman for Shannon Medical Center said. The patient later tested negative for the disease, Stone said.

The incident heightened concerns for the San Angelo EMS crews responding. They were directed to “wear double masks and gloves, and gown” over the radio.  Workers in hazmat suits soon appeared at the clinic on a well-trafficked road, heightening concerns of citizens passing by. EMS arrived and kept all people who were inside the clinic sequestered until the situation was sorted out.

“We have a plan for Ebola reports, and the clinic and hospital followed that plan,” Stone said.

Later, the patient was determined not to have Ebola. HIPAA regulations prevent hospital spokespersons from discussing specific patient information, however, Stone did not indicate that the patient was involved in a hoax.

The 911 call was received at apprxomately 8 p.m. Sunday evening.