kent brantley. he is the first known ebola patient in the united states at that hospital in atlanta where he's been treated over the past few weeks. they are planning to release him any second now. they have done a series of tests, two blood tests in particular, and those two blood tests have come back negative for the deadly virus. what is surprising to us, though, is that the other u.s. missionary we followed her voyage as well, nancy writebol, she was already released. apparently she was released on tuesday. want to show you some live pictures at emory university hospital in atlanta. a news conference is expected to start soon. brantley and writebol both contracted that ebola virus while working for religious charities in liberia. they were treating people that had been sickened. they both as you'll recall received that experimental drug zmapp and recovered quite quickly. you'll remember, that brantley and writebol were very, very ill. who can forget this scene after kent brantley was flown to th

kent -- brantley, who is a u.s. worker, and he's about to come out that door, and everybody is going to get a glimpse of him. and he has recovered from ebola, at emery hospital in atlanta and he has recovered because he has received nothing short of the finest healthcare in the world. remember, ebola is a deadly virus that cannot be cured. you cannot cure it, but it can be managed, and dr. brantley and nancy rhibald. >> there was a controversy concerning dr. brantley, concerned that they would bring the virus to the united states, the first american on american soil to be infected. and we're watching the door because we're waiting for him to walk through. >> many americans are concerned, and i wouldn't say that it's incurable, but it's not airborne. if somebody has ebola, the virus can't travel through the air from one person to another. you can only get it if you come into contact from somebody suffering from ebola. if you come into contact with, in some way, with their bodily fluids. which is why the two aid worke

kent brantley, a medical doctor who was serving with samaritans purse in liberia. is as follows, dr. ribner will make a brief statement. then dr. brantley will make a brief statement. we'll take no questions. after that, dr. ribner will take questions. we have moderated call-in line as well. dr. ribner. >> good morning and thank you for coming here today. i'm bruce ribner the medical director of the infectious disease unit at emory university hospital. sorry. i lead the team of doctors, nurses, laboratory technologyists, chaplins, and

now writebol will join kent brantley at the hospital. both are being treated with an experimental drug. a director of the national institutes of health spoke with chris hayes about the drug. >> this is an intervention that was developed with federal funding by nih, my institution, and now it's with a company that's trying to scale it up. there are only right now as we speak three treatment doses available, so it isn't like there's a lot of it available. we really have to scale it up. >> the ebola outbreak in west africa is causing doctors around the world to be cautious. a man with ebola-like symptoms has been tested for the virus. it's unlikely he has ebola. i'm joined by jay grey in atlanta. what can we expect today? >> hey there. well, a lot of people expecting the arrival of the second american missionary. as you talk about nancy wrightbol with the specially equipped medical swret she's in right now touches down here in atlanta, she will finally be back to the u.s., but doctors stress she is still a long way from a full recovery. >>

kent brantley could be released as early as today. brantley is expected to take part in a press conference later this morning, discussing his condition and his discharge. >> 19 days after walking into atlanta's emery university hospital with ebola, it is being widely reported that dr. kent brantley will be released after spending nearly three weeks in a completely sealed off quarantine unit. his blood tests have reportedly come back negative for the ebola virus. the two were admitted earlier this month after contracting the deadly virus in liberia where they were treating others suffering the deadly disease. writebol is not expected to be released today, but her condition is apparently improving, as well. she may be removed from the hospital's isolation unit. the pair of aid workers appear to owe their lives to a serum administered called z map. they are the first human to say ever take the he can per mental drug. despite the apparent success of the treatment, there is a temporary down side, the drug's maker told "the new york times" t

kent brantley, who has been infected. and he says he's willing, even wants to go back. >> i would have no problems with returning. this is a mission i've chosen in life. to be of maximum service to others. >> and let me show you a photo of dr. jamison with his wife. she is out of town, and he shows no signs of symptoms. >> and you said it's about two more weeks now? >> two more weeks, he should be safe. >> and we know you have so many questions about the outbreak. after this program, our dr. richard besser will be answering your questions, so visit the abc news facebook page. >>> now, the news of all the mothers and children coming to our southern border. today, president obama warned he'll act alone. today, jim avila finds a 7-year-old as he patrols the border. >> reporter: vacation eve for congress. but on the rio grand, it's just another day. 38 days from now, another 5,700 unaccompanied minors are expected. >> we got a raft coming across. >> reporter: they aren't hard to catch. they often turn themselves in as soon as

kent brantley, who has been infected. dr. jamison intends to remain inside his house for up to 21 days. the longest-known incubation period for the virus. and he says he's willing, even wants to go back. >> i would have no problems with returning. this is a mission i've chosen in life. to be of maximum service to others. in what capabilities i can. >> and let me show you a photo of dr. jamison with his wife. she is out of town, and he shows no signs of symptoms. which is very good at this stage. >> the incredible courage of the doctors. and you said it's about two more weeks now? >> two more weeks, he should be safe. >>> and now to the crisis of all the mothers and children coming to our southern border. today, president obama warned he'll act alone. today, jim avila finds a 7-year-old as he patrols the border. >> reporter: vacation eve for congress. but on the rio grande, it's just another wild workday for the border patrol. 38 days from now, another 5,700 unaccompanied minors are projected to across into the united states.

kent brantley becomes the first known ebola patient to ever be treated in the states for the infectious virus. >> brantley who contracted the virus while treating patients in liberia landed in georgia yesterday and upon doing so the 33-year-old was then rushed to emery hospital in atlanta for treatment. >> it was more security than a presidential motorcade. this video is absolutely amazing. >> and nobody knew, nobody would have thought. >> they would have suspected he'd be on a gurney or bed or stretcher, instead there he is ambling gingerly out of that ambulance. he was walked into the facility and placed into an isolation chamber upon arrival. amazing. >> we understand his wife was actually watching this on cnn as well and she was there, visited him for about 45 minutes. the couple was separated though by a glass wall but brantley's described as being in great spirits. >> must be a tough guy. the same plane that carried brantley to the states is flying back to liberia to pick up foal low missionary nancy writeblo, she also tested positive for the virus. >>> another story we are follow

kent brantley who was sent -- who was returned over the weekend. we saw him walking off the ambulance after receives this experimental serum. miguel marquez has more on his journey to the united states. >> dr. kent brantley emerging carefully and amazingly on his own two feet from an ambulance. a picture that gripped the country. the end of an intercontinental race to save his life. how he got here a story in itself. days before, brantley treating victims of ebola just outside of liberia's capital contracted the virus, put himself in isolation. suddenly fighting for his own life. the rescue initiated by the charity he was working for, smart ans purse. the corporation enormous, the white house, state department, department of defense, centers for disease control, and the department of health and human services among those contributing. criticism of bringing an ebola infected person to the u.s. for the first time ever began before the operation got underway. friday night, social media lit up with outrage. those making the call on bringing him here se

kent brantley being treated here at emery university hospital in a special isolation unit. this is one of only four such units in the country capable of treating this type of patient with a very serious infectious disease. although there is no fda treatment for ebola, doctors hope to keep his body strong as possible, long enough for his natural defenses to ward off the virus. >> i think it's unique that this is the first patient with ebola in the united states, but that's the key point. i can't think of a better place in the world other than emery university hospital to care for this patient. >> dr. brantly flew aboard a containment tent aboard this aircraft. this plane is expected to bring a second patient with ebola -- contracted the deadly virus while working with two christian organizations. although there is no fda approved treatment for ebola and the disease historically can claim the lives of up to 9 0% of those infected, doctors here are hoping that the more sophisticated medical technology and expertise that we have in the u.s. will give these two american patients

kent brantley inside there. nurses and doctors are going in and out and conducting lab tests inside that special isolation unit, only one of four in the united states. >> talk about your timing, a group of african heads of state heading to washington, d.c. for a leadership summit. it would be safe to say that ebola will be front and center. >> front and center indeed, not only the fact that the outbreak is as i will surging in west africa, but the fact of the matter is they don't have the medical facilities and treatment centers over there to isolate people and create a sort of a center to stop it over there, so it will be number one thing we are talking about with president barack obama. >> thank you very much. coming up, we're going to be speaking to an american doctor who survived ebola before it was identified. that is coming up at 7:50 eastern time. >> in ukraine, retaking donetsk is costing lives. shelling happened near the city on sunday. residents say electricity has been cut off and some homes are witho

kent brantley would be the first. while doctors don't often use this term, they described what happened next asmir rack cue louse. within an hour of receiving the medication dr. brantley's condition seemed to make a dramatic turn around. his breathing improved. the rash over his trunk nearly faded away. >> i do hope that it was as impressive as being described because if it is, that bodes well for that particular product. >> reporter: the next morning brantley was able to shower on his own before making the six hour transport to atlanta. saturday afternoon, another first. watch as brantley walks off the back of the ambulance. he became the first patient infected with the ebola virus to ever set foot in the united states or even this part of the world. tuesday his colleague, nancy ripol, who also received the z map serum, will join brantley at emory university hospital. the team is now charged with saving their lives. >> this is a mask with an air purifying system over here. it makes it much more comfortable to breathe

kent brantley back with his family this morning opinion the latest on his amazing recovery and how he beat ebola. >> the national guard pulling out of ferguson as protests take peaceful turns. ferguson is getting ready for the funeral of michael brown. >> from celebrities to ordinary people, all getting drenched for a good cause. the ice bucket challenge is raising record amounts of cold cash. >> welcome to aljazeera america. i'm del walters. >> i'm stephanie sy. u.s. airstrikes are pounding targets in iraq. the u.s. military is going after the islamic state group. >> it is called mother dangerous than al-qaeda. >> the islamic state killed an american journalists and promises more attacks. the pentagon has concerns beyond iraq's borders. >> after the murder of james thole, pentagon officials say the islamic state group now are a major security threat to the u.s. >> they marry ideology, a sophistication of strategic and tactical military prowess. they are tremendously well-funded. oh, this is beyond anything that we've seen, so we must prepare for everything, and the only way you do th

kent brantley who arrived saturday. the word watched live as the motorcade made its way through the streets of atlanta. thanks in part to abexperimental serum grown in tobacco leaves, they are said to be improving. >> a week ago, he said, we were thinking about a possible funeral arrangements. we kept our faith. now we have a real reason to be hopeful. >> the world health organization today begins a two day emergency summit in geneva, this as the death toll in west africa climbs to nearly 900 victims. health officials in nigeria are admitting they were slow to quarantine a sick patient last month. now, they're treating at least eight suspected cases and there are fears the impoverished region is ill equipped to handle the outbreak. >> let me welcome the delegations from sierra leone, new guinea with whom we are working to control the ebola outbreak. >> president obama made a push to increase trade at the white house africa summit, ebola was not far from the conversation. >> we have just learned there's been a second dea

kent brantley is the first ebola patient on u.s. soil. wearing protective gear to prevent transmission of a vicious virus that has killed hundreds in west africa over the past few months. for now, dr. brantley who was infected while trying to contain a frightening outbreak in liberia, will be treated in a special isolation ward in emory university in atlanta. >> it's designed to protect against infections above and beyond what's probably needed for ebola. >> his wife talked to her husband today, separated by thick glass. the family is concerned. >> i know he was feeling a little bit better and hopeful for that. > dr. brantley's co-worker at ebola treatment center is also infected. she'll alive rive back in the u.s. in the next several days in the same evacuation plane that flew her colleague home equipped with its special isolation tent. the virus spreads by contact with bodily fluids. there is no cure. alarming some here in the u.s. >> i understand the public's concern this is a new infection for the u.s. but we really have processes tha

kent brantley. >> did you get a call. how did it happen. >> we got a call they said we understand that off special unit. we said yes. >> any hesitation in getting the patient. >> it has been the reverse. >> we have nurses who staff the unit. i had two who were scheduled to go on vacation they canceled vacations and they said we have been training for this. we are not going to miss this opportunity to care for this patient. >> we know the risk is small but even smaller if they did not come here. >> and if you don't have anything magical to provide. why take the risk at all? >> you have been in this part of the world and what can be delivered. >> these are americans who went over to supply a mission. they deserve the best care they can get. >> coming up on the news weekend. we'll bring you the latest details on the 72-hour ceasefire in the middle east. water problems continue in ohio, more tests are needed before any residents can use the city's water supply. >>> and as we take a look outside right now at the san mateo brid

kent brantley.amazing is he was spotted walking out under his own power out of the ambulance and into the hospital. it really is an amazing site, considering days earlier, he said to the doctors i'm going to die. you would think he would know that as being a physician. sanjay gupta live outside of the hospital in atlanta. we need to mention that you are on the faculty there. tell us about the details about this secret serum that likely saved his life. >> there are some pretty extraordinary details around this, michaela. the medicine was flown in. it's something that needs to be kept at subzero temperatures. it was flown into liberia. the background is it never been used in a human before. this wasn't something they had much of details about. didn't know it was going to work or not. it had knob flown in subzero temperatures, thawed out naturally and not administering any heat. what happened after that, dr. brantley said the first dose should go to ms. write bol because he was younger. they were thawi

kent brantley announced he and nancy writebol were free of the disease.eanwhile, state media in senegal says the country is closing the borders with guinea to prevent spread of the virus. >>> robin williams' final resting place is san francisco bay. cnn obtained his death certificate which reveals he was cremated and his ashes scattered in the bay. the sheriff's department says it will not release the 911 calls related to his death. >>> we want to get you back to ferguson, missouri, now. an interview that is important for everyone following this story to see. michael brown's family still struggling to come to grips with the death of their son. >> i don't know how they just grieved the loss of their son and there are such larger, larger issues the community is grappling with. his parents talked with our anderson cooper voicing frustration over unfair betrayals of michael brown and they want the world to know what he was really like. >> it's one thing to lose a son. it's another thing to be thrust into the public spotlight and to have to then, you know, def

kent brantley, are said to be improving. the two americans are being treated with an experimental drug, one of only a few to fight ebola. it's called zmapp. and it had never been tested on humans before. jake, how close are researchers to developing a vaccine for ebola? >> in many ways, it should be an easy target. since we developed the vaccine in 1976, it's straight forward. and in fact, there are two promising vaccines in development right now. but the problem is a commercial one. and it's unlikely that the vaccines are ever going to move forward. i talked to dr. michelle barry at stanford, and here's what she had to say. >> these vaccines, which have been around for a while, haven't been fast tracked. and the ebola virus is a disease of people living overseas, not in america. it's not going to be a very profitable vaccine. even in the travel medicine arena, not many people are going to be taking ebola vaccine. so it's not going to be very profitable. >> we're talking about a disease that really has only infected fewer th

kent brantley made the same trip over the weekend. both are said to be improving after receiving an experimental drug. >> it really is a cocktail of and the bodies, proteins that the body naturally makes in response to infection to ultimately help the body to clear the infection. >> the serum was harvested from lab animals and grown in tobacco leaves, first identified as a possible ebola treatment seven months ago. dr. brantley received his second dose yesterday at emery university hospital. writebol got her second dose this morning. beat appear to be suffering. >> by her suffering in this and going through it, she may help countless more through them being able to understand what's going on in her body and develop a cure. >> in new york city, a patient who recently traveled to west africa walked into a hospital showing symptoms of a possible ebola infection. doctors there think it's unlikely he'll test positive. >> using an abundance of caution, we're going to work carefully with the c.d.c. to make sure this patient does not have the

kent brantley. he is getting worse and is being aeated by blood from 14-year-old who survived because of brantley's care. insisted that the blood be given to help his college. -- colleague. take is estimated it could months to get the outbreak under control. abc news, los angeles. ray rice was suspended by the nfl for assaulting his wife and is apologizing for his behavior. the video obtained by tmz shows him hovering over and dragging an elevator.ut of the incident happened in february. he punched her in the face and knocked her unconscious. >> that is not me. my actions are not excusable. >> he was suspended for two games and critics are calling for a stiffer penalty. the couple is attending counseling sessions and it is a condition that allowed him to avoid jail time. a consumer alert. southwest airlines announces that their partnership with sea world is over. rights -- animal-rights activist delivered a petition after the cnn documentary, blackfish, that focused on controversial practices of sea

kent brantley's wife that we just received.ys, quote, it was a relief to welcome kent home today. i spoke with him and he is glad to be back in the u.s. i am thankful to god for his safe transport and for giving him the strength to walk into the hospital. please continue praying for kent and nancy and please continue praying for the people of liberia and those who continue to serve them there. of course, these are two people that were trying to help ebola victims and then contracted it themselves. you know, we also heard that kent's parents were watching cnn earlier today and saw him be able to walk out of the ambulance which shows us a sign of where he stands and that brought them to tears, the fact that he had the ability to walk out. from what you're hearing from your constituents, congressman, what are they saying? are they comfortable with an ebola patient coming into the united states and would you be comfortable with having them in your district? >> yes, i would be and i think my constituents are happy that he's home bec

kent brantley has been kept in isolation while being treated at emory university hospital there. has recovered. a second missionary, nancy whitebol was released earlier this week. >> dr. brantley and mrs. whitebol's recovery, we are profoundly grateful for the opportunity to have applied our training, our care, and our experience to meeting their needs. all of us who have worked with them have been impressed by the their courage and determination. their hope and faith have been an inspiration to all of us. in addition, both of the patients' families provided tremendous support throughout this treatment process. their dedication and devotion have strengthened us as well as the patients. limited knowledge of the ebola virus, especially in our country, has created understandable anxiety and fear for some patients, persons. we understand that there are a lot of questions and concerns regarding ebola virus and the infection that it causes. however, we cannot let our fears dictate our actions. we must all care. as grateful as we are today, our work is far from over. we are very mindful

kent brantley this morning.one of the two americans that contracted the deadly virus while working in west africa. from his isolation room, he did release a statement saying quote, i thank god for his mercy as i have wrestled with this terrible disease end quote. he went on to speak about the siation in westfrica saying i witnessed the horror firsthand. and i can still remember every face and name. kent brantley and nancy risbowl are being treated at emory university in atlanta. >>> the nypd says it's solved the mystery of the white flags planted on top of the brooklyn bridge. we told you about it when it happened on july 22nd. usually american flags go there. these are actually american flags, just bleached white. here's how police solved it. they studied surveillance video along with dna samples and social media postings to find out who did it. they say they've identified four persons of interest. as of right now, though, they have not made any arrests. >>> political leaders in hawaii hope clean-up efforts fro

sympathize. >> reporter: brantley's wife amber sent an e-mail to church members today saying she was rejoicing over her husband's safe arrival. i want to ask you for continued prayers for kent "meet the press," the head for the cdc says brantley's pro dpres is encouraging. >> ebola can be deadly but in people who are healthy,the case fatality rate may be lower than the ones that we're usually quoting. >> you were in the car right behind the ambulance? >> right behind the ambulance. >> reporter: dr.al lax rupps the team that transported brantley, something they been practicing for years. >> there are doctors and nurses tending to his needs. there's a very tight knit support network for lab and for environmental hazards. >> reporter: here he said they know how to contain a deadly virus. in west africa it's much more difficult. >> ebola is scary. >> reporter: ebola is often spread at funerals when bodies are most infectious. today in liberia 21 were buried by workers in protective gear. it all comes as leaders flew to washington today ahead of a summit this week at the white house. the president saying, precautions are in place. >> we're making sure we're doing screening. as t

kent brantley in a highly secure area. they're suspending flights to liberia and sierra leone throughout august. >>> more now on our top story, the cease-fire between israel and hamas. with the fighting on hold many gaza residents getting a chance to return to their homes to see the devastation firsthand. the united nations suggests that rebuilding could cost between 4 and $6 billion and take decades. martin savidge reports. >> reporter: for the first time in weeks, fishermen in gaza tend to their nets. a sign of optimism this cease fire might actually work, but they don't take their boats beyond the break wall in case it doesn't. when it comes to peace, palestinians have learned to hedge their bets. at u.n. schools and shelters, some began leaving to go where isn't clear. others were more pragmatic thinking it best to wait and see. they said there was a truce before and we left, says this man, but five minutes after we got home the airstrikes started. at gaza city's main market it's busy and the food and goods plentiful.

kent brantley at em morery university hospital. the director of the national institutes of health spoke with chris hayes about this drug. >> this was an intervention that was developed first by federal funding from my institute, the nih, and then now it is in the possession of a company which is trying to scale it up because interestingly there are only right now as we speak three treatment doses available, so it isn't like there is a lot of it available so we really have to scale it up. the ebola outbreak in west africa is causing doctors arp the world to be cautious. at mount sinai hospital in new york city a man with similar symptoms is being tested. doctors say it is unlikely that he has ebola. >>> jay, what can can we expect there today? >> a lot of people anticipating the arrival, as you talk about, of nancy writebol. she's expected to be on the ground late this morning. here at the hospital sometime at noon. when the wheels touch down on that jet, she will be back in the u.s. but still a long way from a full recovery. she be

kent brantley walked in for treatment today. a hopeful sign, says his brother. >> i'm worried about him. he'll be ok regardless. >> he ended a 5,000-mile journey from liberia here at dobbins air force base. he made the flight inside an isolation chamber like this. >> we have the process to maintain safety of the public at large. >> a special isolation room, brantley is receiving treatment. >> there's an extra barrier. >> medical personnel will be gowned, gloved, and taped. >> any transmission to the community, the risk is little to none. >> i understand the public's concern. this is a new infection for the united states. >> medical officials in the white house say they're using them a.m. imaging cameras to catch anything from west african airports with a fever. >> we're screaming them when they leave the country, screening here jofment it takes love and care about caring for people you don't know. >> both victims are described as critically ill after treateding patients at a hospital in liberia. there's no proven cure for the vi

kent brantley, both said to be improving. doctors question whether an experimental drug they took in liberia may have helped. they are optimistic about their recovery. >> she is asking for her favorite food. that's terrific news. >> dr. say they are confident the disease world to spread here. used -- thee disease won't spread here. the ambulance used to transport her will be bleached. everyone in the hospital will wear protective suits. around the country, the key is awareness, watching out for anyone with potential symptoms. in new york's mount sinai hospital, a patient who traveled to the epicenter of the outbreak is in isolation as a precaution. >> odds are this is not ebola. it is much more likely this is a common condition. >> many are looking to see if she is strong enough to walk into the hospital. marcy gonzalez, abc news, atlanta. airwaysmorning, british announced it is suspending all flights to and from liberia and sierra leone because of what it calls the deteriorating public health situation there. help withing yo

kent brantley and another aid worker nancy rite bold have been treated.y're treated with the trial drug used on a handful of patients in the west african outbreak. the british government department for international development, chris is part of a program they're calling for research to look at how to strengthen the knowledge and information of ebola and how to treat it. can i ask you first about the fact it apparently seems to have worked on this one doctor. so much further to go obviously. should we be seeing this as encouraging? >> we should see this as encouraging. we have to remember even in countries that don't have that, only half the people in the current outbreak are dying. the fact one person has survived we shouldn't necessarily believe it's due to the drug. >> that's less than originally told. when this outbreak started, we were told 90% of the people that contracted it could die. >> what's different is the string that looked similar to this, the mortality, people dying, was much higher. in the current outbreak, it's half of people that receiv

kent brantley, and nancy right bowl are are free of the virus are and pose no health risk, the experiencen treating these two is underscore add great deal about ebola, which in the last five months in west africa, has claimed more than 1300 lives. john tarot has the story. david, there was delight and celebration, as the two american patients with ebola, were released from hospital. free of the disease, but also a ting of sadness for all those in west africa that won't be getting the same kind of care they have had. >> i am thrilled to be alive, and town reunited with my family. >> it was different last month, when brantley an aid worker arrived ^tpr west africa, wear progress text clothing designed to stop the virus spread. the family his body completely free of the disease that nearly killed him. >> we have determined in conjunction with state control, that dr. plantly was recovered from the infection, and that he can return are to his family, to his community, and to his life without public health concerns. >> at the same news conference, emery hospital announced the other american aid

kent brantley left west africa this morning on a specially equipped private plane. a little after noon eastern time, an ambulance took brantley from dobbins university to emery university hospital. that's where he will be treated in a special quarantine unit. robert ray is at the hospital in atlanta. so, robert, tell us why this particular hospital was picked. >> reporter: good afternoon, richelle. emery university hospital is just one of four in the entire country that has the special isolation you units. there is one in montana, one at university of nebraska and one in the d.c. areas. but atlanta-based emery hospital is just a couple of blocks away from the centers for disease control and prevention, literally just down the hill over there, and they work together about 12 years ago to build this isolation room in conjunction. no period, there has been a patient treated for sars, avian flu. though as you say they have never had anyone come into the united states or even the western hemisphere, according to officials, with the ebola infection. but indeed, this morni

kent brantley has arrived in atlanta from africa for treatment. the second american stricken with the deadly disease will leave liberia in the coming days. both will be treated at one of the most sophisticated hospital isolation units in the country. adam housley has the latest from los angeles. adam? >> reporter: kelly, in fact, dr. kent brantley arrived at that facility about a half hour ago. we're getting a statement, too. we'll show you a picture of dr. brantly. he has done great work in africa, also south america, trying to help some with diseases. he was trying to stop the ebola outbreak. we got a statement from the jps health network saying they're delighted and relieved that kent is back in the u.s. we are grateful for the courage and stamina for the team who went to get him, the staff at emery who will care for him. we remain deeply concerned for his health, the health of nanny ripe elle as she awaits her turn to come home. and for those aren't able to receive the best care. that coming from the jps network as the doctor arrives in atlant

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kent brantley is also being treated.he arrived saturday, both traveling 5000 miles from liberia, where they were infected. abc news obtaining this video. you can see a health-care worker wearing a suit in a pod specially designed to keep the disease from spreading. >> because of the safety procedures and training, i certainly do not have any concerns that i would either acquire the disease, and certainly not pass it onto any family member or anyone else that i encounter back here at home. >> that there is still serious concern in west africa where the world health organization -- but there is still serious concern in west africa where the world health organization there have been -- says there have been nearly 100 new cases this week. dozens of health-care workers are headed into the heart of the outbreak to get it under control . >> if you have the training and you can help, how can you not? >> as a result, the peace corps has evacuated volunteers from the region. >> what i would have liked to do -- help whoever i can.

kent brantley, one of the two american missionaries infected with ebola, has arrived from africa on ane with an airtight isolation pod. the outbreak in liberia has forced soldiers to patrol the streets to prevent panic caused by the disease. here's abc news reporter marcie gonzales. >> the worst ebola outbreak in history now said to be spreading faster than ever to contain it doctors without borders calling the situation out of control. the director of the world health organization meeting with presidents of the impacted countries in west africa warning them if the situation continues to deteriorate, the consequences can be catastrophic. >> unfortunately, these countries don't have the infrastructure to handle the response. >> experts with the cdc now working with officials in guinea, sierra leone and liberia to keep ebola from spreading. and here in the u.s., doctors are on alert. >> we screen all people with high fevers and now we're asking, have you been to west africa. have you been in africa? have you been traveling anywhere near that region? >> this hospital in atlanta is now pr

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kent brantley, who was also infected while treating patients, arrived at the hospital on saturday. according to the director of the cdc, he seems to be improving. we also learned the medical missionary received an experiment

kent brantley from the first time. he released a statement from his isolation room today saying, "i am growing stronger every day. i thank god for his mercy as i have wrestled with this terrible disease." nancy whitebol's husband spoke and urged action. >> not turn a blind i eye to what's happening. if we do that then we are in grave danger of losing our humanity. >> writebol asked today for a starbucks coffee. now to the trial of former virginia first couple bob and maureen mcdonnll and testimony that former star scientific chairman johnny williams sobbed after investigators arrived at his doorstep. on the stand today, former company executive paul perito said he didn't know johnny williams had given the mcdonnells money and luxury gifts. he said williams called to tell him about the investigation and perito said the gifts were an egregious error in judgment. prosecutors hope the testimony will back up statements that he only gave the mcdonnells money for helping promoting a new supplement. >>> now to the forecast ton

you can't dismiss people's fears, if we show photographs of kent brantley in this isolation chamber. if you simply take the hospital, put someone in an isolation room, put on gloves, gowns, and something to cover your eyes and your mouth, you can effectively isolate someone who has it. and also, this 60 to 90% death rate, does everyone out there know that you give iv fluids, affect bottled ticks. people need to know that regular measures can help. so the issue here is don't need special facilities, use supportive care, isolate people and their contacts for 21 days. that's how you stamp it out over there. one more thing, the cdc is also putting special agents and david talked about those 50, they're working with public health authorities in west africa to figure out who to screen before they come here. who has fever, who has ebola like symptoms. but for people in the media here to take a patient and a hospital in new york and have press conferences, it's really a disservice to people. >> last week, you pointed out that you can't really just get it. it's not in the air like a virus lik

kent brantley, who was also infected while treating patients, arrived at the hospital on saturday. and according to the director of the cdc, he seems to be improving. we also learned the medical missionary received an experiment experimental serum before arriving in the u.s. the doctor initially refused the treatment because there was only enough for one person. 1,400 people have been infected across west africa and more than 800 have died. the director of the cdc says we can prevent the disease from spreading to the u.s. >> we know how to stop ebola. it's old-fashioned play and simple health. find the patients. make sure they get treated. find their contracts. you do those things. but you have to do them well. and ebola goes away. >>> residents in ohio's fourth-largest city are starting a third day without running water. just a few hours ago, toledo mayor michael collins announced new results that show toxins are still in the drinking water. the initial alert went out on saturday, when the governor of ohio deemed the water supply off-limits after tests revealed a toxin related to

kent brantley was discharged today. dr. brantley thanked his doctors. >> thank you to emory university hospital and especially to the medical staff in the isolation iew hit. -- isolation unit. you treated me with expertise yet with such tenderness and compassion. for the last three weeks, you have been my friends and my family and so many of you have ministered to me for the only physically but also spiritually which has been an important part of my recovery. >> brantley and writebol were flown from liberia to the united states earlier this month for treatment in a special isolation unit there. doctors at emory and the cdc determined that both have recovered enough to return to their lives and their families and that neither pose a health risk to the public. >>> d.c.'s interim fire chief is blasting the decision by fire and ems departments child board in the death of medric mills. one firefighter was reprimanded, another suspended and a third found not guilty. 77-year-old mills collapsed and died from a heart attack right a

it's hoped the patient kent brantley and another american aide worker returning here soon will face a better chance at recovering here in the u.s. than they might in africa where an ebola outbreak killed more than 700 people. and even as medical teams race to contain the spread of the disease over there, in this age of rapid global travel, health officials here are increasing their vigilence. nbc's kate snoe w is outside th hospital where dr. brantley is being treated. >> reporter: good evening. some late news this afternoon. telling us why, perhaps, the family of dr. brantley is so encouraged and hopeful. we knew that his colleague nancy rightboll received some kind of experimental serum while in liberia against ebola. now we're finding out that doctor as well got some kind of a experimental medicine. at this church in ft. worth, praise for his rescue and prayers for his recovery. >> after seeing him walk into the hospital yesterday, we were certainly praising for god and looking forward to an upbeat worship. >> liberians came tout thank the country. >> we said good-bye and went to a

kent brantley thanked the many strangers who prayed for him and the medical team who cared for him. >> you treated me with expertise yet with such tenderness and compassion. >> reporter: the cdc said brantley and his colleague nancy writebol who also contracted ebola in liberia, have no trace of it in their blood. writebol left the hospital on tuesday. doctors say the two are now immune to the strain of virus responsible for the current outbreak. >> i'm thrilled to be alive, to be well, and to be reunited with my family. >> reporter: brantley said his wife and children went back to the states on july 20th as the ebola outbreak in liberia woorsend. he then threw himself into his work which meant transferring sick patients to an isolation area. >> as i lay in my bed for the next nine days getting sicker and weaker each day, i prayed that god would help me be faithful even in my illness. >> reporter: though it's not known how they caught the virus, brantley said they followed infection protocol. cbs news says they may have had contact outside of work with a liberian worker who later had

kent brantley and 59-year-old hygienist nancy writebol. they're coming home to the u.s. for treatment in an atlanta hospital. they'll be the first ebolariesie liberia to marietta, georgia. the jet is outfitted with a portable tent-like device, called an aeromedical biological containment system. the patients will be transported individually. once on the ground here, an ambulance and law enforcement escort will transport the patient to emory university hospital 20 miles away. environment and expertise to offer them the maximum opportunity for recovery from these infections. >> reporter: bruce johnson is president of the group that they're very weak but responsive, being able to get up, take care of their needs, and are conversing with loved ones, with their doctors. so that's really encouraging. >> reporter: once in the united states, dr. brantly and writebol will be put in this isolation unit at emory, separated from other buildings. visitors must stand behind glass windows and use an intercom system to communicate. cdc director dr. tom frieden said hospitals in the unit

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kent brantley or nancy ritbol. both are in grave condition. one of the two will be taken to atlanta for treatment at emery university. now, an experimental serum had arrived in liberia, but only one dose. >> dr. brantley heard that he asked it would be given to nancy. and not to be given to him. >> virus jitters have forced a travel alert. people are asked to avoid ebola hot spots. the virus has killed more than 700 people. the cdc says it could take three to six months to stop the epidemic. >>> well, they were just so close to the finish line. but instead of starting their first day of summer recess, congress is back in session in just a few hours in order to wrap up a deal on border funding. house republicans were forced to pull their bill to deal with a number of unaccompanied children crossing the u.s.-mexican border. meanwhile, a similar bill backed by senate democrats also failed to move forward. the president is, however, set to sign off on the key pieces of legislation that were able to get through and they include a $16.3 billion meas

kent brantley will be treated. how is emery preparing for his arrival?reparing for years. they've had this unit for about 12 years and have prepared and run drills and are ready to put that training into practice. dr. brantley arrived at dobbins air reserve base a short time ago. he will be put in an ram blans here at emery university hospital accompanied by law enforcement. he will go into that unit, one of four in the country. doctors will be performing a supportive role, giving the body what it needs to keep fighting. that might mean kiddie dney dia machines, they are prepared to do whatever they need. there has been a lot of controversy on social media about the decision to bring an infected ebola patient into the united states. one doctor says he fully sports that decision. >> i would really dispute the notion this is bringing ebola into the country. this is a sick patient to feeds our help, somebody's parent, somebody's son, somebody's sibling. he needs our help and we will try to to help him. >> reporter: and the family members will be able to see

kent brantley is a doctor with samaritan's purse, the aid organization he works for, and they were the catalyst for making all of this happen. samaritan's purse contacted emory hospital who then contacted the cdc, which is next to the hospital, and then they began to alert the state department and create the evacuation. we were told that the other aid worker is expected to be here in the next couple of days. the private jet that landed, that's already gone and has taken off again we're told it's on its way to maine where it will refuel and then head back over to liberia to pick up nan nancy. a lot of moving parts. this is the first time that anyone infected with the ebola virus has stepped into the united states of america, and emory officials here believe they can maintain his health. they think they can manage the situation and get him back to fully 100% recovery. >> robert, it was interesting to see the video of the ambulance arriving at the hospital. it appeared that the doctor was wearing a hazmat suit, and he was able to walk in under his own power. any update on the beginning of