The patient currently being tested for Ebola is resting comfortably in isolation at Methodist University Hospital, but first arrived at Methodist South in Whitehaven.
As tests happen inside, people outside of the facility are speaking about how they feel.
Shay Jones was recently released from MUH for an unrelated illness, and was shocked to hear someone is being tested for Ebola.
"I hope its not true but that's all I can say," said Jones.
Jones was patient at MUH for the past five days. She says everything seemed calm and business went on as usual inside the hospital.
"If there is an Ebola victim in our community, then it needs to be contained immediately," Jones added.
Patients and visitors say Methodist should be commended for coming forward early with their suspicions about a possible Ebola case.
"And as long as they are doing the right thing, then I can't say nothing bad about this cause they saved my life Wednesday," Jones noted. "I flat lined. So I mean, this is a good hospital."
People who spoke with WMC Action News 5's Ben Watson say whether this turns out to be a case of Ebola or not, it's a good reminder for you to wash your hands often and do other things to prevent the spread of disease.
Methodist University Hospital spokesperson released a statement, saying in part:
"The patient is in stable condition, isolated in an area separate from the main hospital on the MUH campus. Our experts have an alternate primary diagnosis that has been established, but in an abundance of caution, the team is still strictly following Ebola protocols to protect all caregivers and others. We are waiting for a definitive Ebola test result which we expect to receive this evening. We will report more as we learn more."
Methodist University Hospital officials confirm that the patient in isolation tested negative for Ebola.
Officials with Methodist University Hospital say they used an abundance of caution on Sunday. The patient's blood tested negative, but it was a real life test of preparedness and isolation of Ebola.
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