Fast Work By W-K Proves Shreveport Ebola Scare A False Alarm

The rapidly spreading rumor that a 'seriously ill' patient was admitted to Willis-Knighton Medical Center with ebola - like symptoms has turned out to be false.

Here is WK's official statement:

'A seriously ill patient arrived at Willis-Knighton Medical Center earlier today. In an abundance of caution, our emergency department staff followed our previously established protocols to assure that we protect the safety of our patients, our staff, and the community.

Within an hour of the consultation with an infectious disease specialist as well as public health officials, it was confirmed that this patient did not present a risk for the ebola virus. At that time the emergency department returned to its fully operational state'

WK officials that its Greenwood Road facility's emergency room was on 'lockdown' for about an hour, but it has now returned to fully operational status.