ko im is at the mt. sinai medical center with details. >> reporter: good morning, causing doctors to act with an abut dance of caution but doctors here are optimistic that this particular patient does not have ebola. >> the first thing we'd like to stress is it's not ebola. it's much more likely that it's a much more common condition. >> reporter: doctors say the patient came to the hospital early monday morning with a high fever and gastrointestinal symptoms. the man had recently traveled to west africa where the virus had sickened hundreds of people in the last few weeks. he was immediately isolated after arriving. but doctors say he did not put anyone in the hospital at risk. >> if this were a case of ebola which we do not know that it is not transmitted by casual contact. and everything that happened in mt. sinai happened at a rapid fashion such that we were certain that the patient did not pose any risks to other patients or to our staff or to visits at mt. sinai. >> reporter: hospital workers are told to

doctors here at mt. sinai hospital tell us that the man came to the emergency room here early yesterday morning and put in strict isolation within seven minutes of his arrival. the headline here and it is an important one is that doctors say, it is highly unlikely he has ebola but they are taking no chances. they say he came from the united states from a west african country within the the last month, and showed symptoms, including a fever. ebola spreads through contact with bodily fluids and is often fatal. in fact 900 people have died so far in this out break. he is in a setting here at mt. sinai that ensures he does not infect other patients or those caring for him. we talk about those samples on the way to the k d.c. in atlanta we are expecting test results as early as today and while it is unlikely this patient hase bowl, if he does, doctors hearsay that they are equipped to treat him. so far about 1600 people or more, have contracted ebola, since the the out break began. chris and kerry, back to you in p

in a statement late this afternoon mt. sinai hospital says the comedian is under close watch of doctors and quote her family wants to thank everyone for their outpouring of love and support. >> the cake has so many can also we didn't bother to break it. >> reporter: just months ago she appeared on our sister station tv 1055 morning show joking about her age. born in brooklyn rivers career took off after appearing on the tonight show with johnny carson in 1968. she was such a hit she soon hosted her own show and even earned an m.a. ward for it in 1989. >> let me just say seriously. >> reporter: through the years she paved way for women in entertainment with their gutsy ways, men for their racey and tell it like it is style to the take she still does stan up never disappointing fans. >> you could see when she was younger, her kind of comedy was accessible to a lot of people who thought they could relate to it. now, she's just no holds barred. that is what she wants. people like that. >> all bets are off. >> reporter: in recent yea

officials here at mt. sinaire urging the public to remain calm. >> i think the most important thing, people should understand if this were a case of ebola which we do not know that it is not transmitted by casual contact. and everything that happened in mt. sinai happened in a rapid fashion that we were certain that the patient did not pose any risks to other patients or to our staff or visits at mt. sinai. >> reporter: and monitoring the case in conjunction with state and federal officials. if the patient does test positive pour for ebola. they are prepared to handle it. >> vladimir, we welcome you to cbs. >> thank you happy to be here. >>> and the americans heading to west africa to fight the ebola outbreak. one of the doctors talks about the mission and the risks. that's ahead on "cbs this morning." >>> luck ran out on las vegas after a storm dumped an inch of rain in just an hour. take a look at this. >> get out! hurry! >> that is u.s. highway 95 floodwaters swept several cars downstream yesterday. drivers h

there's a man right now in a new york city hospital in mt. sinai hospital in strict isolation, he's been defendanted for ebola, he showed up in an emergency room with a fever out of an abundance of caution. doctors put him in isolation, will probably get results on him within some 24 hours or so. but also, as you know, there are two americans who are going to be treated in atlanta at emery university. one, nancy wrightbol is anticipated to arrive from liberia tomorrow. she's known to be positive with ebowl larks already infected and already undergoing treatment. dr. 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 liberi

and everything that happened in mt. sinai happened at a rapid fashion that we were certain that the patient did not pose any risks to our staff or visitors at mount sit. sinai. >> reporter: hospital workers are told to keep an eye out for symptoms including fever and diarrhea. ebola is spread through direct contact with bodily fluid from an infected individual. but experts say the risk of it spreading in the united states is low. >> there will not, hear me, there will not be spread to the community. >> reporter: meanwhile, doctors trying out a brand-new approach to fighting the disease. the national institutes of health revealed that both dr. kent brantly and nancy writebol are being treated with an experimental serum. until now it had only been tested in monkeys. it prevents the virus from entering cell it's in body. >> unfortunately by the time we used the serum most of the virus is already inside the cells of the patient. and so we have to prevent new infection but the old infection just has to run its course. >> reporter:

not slowing down in any way. >> alexandra field joining from us mt. sinai hospital where joan rivers is recovering or her daughter says resting comfortably. thank you so much. there are a few clips from that documentary that was done a few years ago. "joan rivers, a piece of work." if you are a fan, it takes you behind the revelry and comedy of joan rivers. >> you learn about joan rivers the woman, not just the performer. >>> we heard the phrase don't mess with texas. vladimir putin is pushing that up. don't mess with russia. >>> and a baby stolen out of his dad's arms. the father says he was robbed and his 1 month old was taken. this is the baby they are trying to find. you, my friend are a master of diversification. who would have thought three cheese lasagna would go with chocolate cake and ceviche? the same guy who thought that small caps and bond funds would go with a merging markets. it's a masterpiece. thanks. clearly you are type e. you made it phil. welcome home. now what's our strategy with the fondue? diversifying your portfolio? e*trade gives yo

paul beban is at mt. sinai hospital. >> we're here outside mt. sinai hospital on manhattan's lower east side. i should emphasize that the hospital is being very tight-lipped about this patient, citing privacy concerns. he presented early sunday into monday morning saying he was not feeling well and had symptoms consistent with ebola. that as you know can be a wide range of flu-like symptoms possibly vomiting other gastr gastrointestimony than problems. bloodshot eyes. from the time the patient arrived here it was only seven minutes before he was put in strict isolation. hospital staff is ready for massive evangelists. we -- massive events. the patient placed in strict isolation almost immediately. they took samples and sent them to the cdc, they are testing other things possibly trying to rule out ebola, looking for other possible causes. they are expecting those rilts sometimes in the next 24 to 48 hour urs. here is what the hospital officials said late monday evening. >> we are very confident with the work for abandons of caution we're going owo

also right now, an american is a man -- is in intensive isolation, at mt. sinaiospital in new york, has a fever after returning from west africa, out of an abundance of caution, doctors put him in isolation to test him for ebola, i want to talk to our correspondent who is in west africa. more than 700 people have died in sierra leone, liberia, and guinea so far. because of this outbreak, and it's out of control in a lot of areas in west africa. >> david in sierra leone, is the situation under control at all? is this outbreak under control at all? >> no, anderson, what health professionals, particularly those from doctors without borders have told me, it's out of control. they have an 80 bed facility here, which is the epicenter of this outbreak, and all 80 beds are filled with patients. they can't take anyone more. and some of the basic things that need to be done when dealing with an ebola outbreak, like tracing the contact people have before they reach the hospital setting, that's not happening to the degree it should be, and that's a very worrying prospect. >>

mt. sinai hospital in the next few hours. after that it should be a matter of a short time before they get the results. mt. sinai officials acted out of abundance of caution after a man walked into the emergency room yesterday morning complaining of high fever and gi symptoms and told people he traveled in the last month to west africa. he was put into strict isolation and blood samples taken and shipped off to the cdc. doctors say he doesn't have any of the known risk factors. >> the first thing we like to stress odds are this is not ebola. much more likely much more common condition and we're ruling those things out as well. in conjunction with the cdc guiding us on the testing protocol, we're sending specimens down to them. we expect an answer next 24 to 48 hours all they we can't guaranty it. >> reporter: similar situation last week in charlotte. man came in with high fever. turned out he had malaria. people scratching that are heads down here why would mt. sinai call a press conference wit

news, we're learning now that comedian joan rivers has been rushed to a new york city hospital, mt. sinaie told her daughter is on her way to new york city. the 80-year-old comedy legend keeps up a very rigorous schedule. right now we have learned that joan rivers, the comedy legend has been rushed to a new york city hospital. those are the only details we have at this point. but certainly we will update you on joan's condition and we wish her family certainly the best here. and turning now to politics, republicans are sounding the alarm when it comes to the gender gap, the selection season. the detailed report started by two neighboring republican groups. the report reveals how female republican groups -- intolerant, lacking in compassion, stuck in the past, joining me live, senior political editor, mark murray, mark, this information was leaked out. what's been the reaction? >> the reaction is that the this is something we talked about the in the 2012 election. had democrats with a 14 point advantage with female voters. republicans had a very good advantage among men, but if democrats a

we're going to take you mt. sinai hospital where family is surrounding the comic legend this morning. >>> and the family of this gun instructor. yeah, here he is with this 9-year-old girl. she accidentally killed that man. well, this morning, you're going to hear his family's message to that 9-year-old. killed their loved one with an uzi. you're watching cnn and "new day." ♪ ♪ ♪here i am. rock you like a hurricane♪ fiber one now makes cookies. find them in the cookie aisle. live in the same communities that we serve. people here know that our operations have an impact locally. we're using more natural gas vehicles than ever before. the trucks are reliable, that's good for business. but they also reduce emissions, and that's good for everyone. it makes me feel very good about the future of our company. ♪ >>> what we're facing in iraq now with isis is a greater and deeper threat to our security than we have known before. >> president reported the terror level in britain has been raised from substantial to severe. that's

authorities tell abc news rivers was rushed to mt. sinaital in new york city after going into cardiac arrest at a new york medical clinic. tmz reporting rivers was having a procedure involving her vocal chords at the clinic. just hours earlier the emmy winning tony nominated star had entertained crowds at a manhattan theater. audience members telling abc news, she was as vibrant as ever. rivers' daughter melissa seen here at l.a.x. rushing to catch a flight to be by her mother's side. >> we're all praying for your mother, melissa. >> thank you. >> reporter: upon her arrival in new york melissa released this statement "i want to thank everyone for the overwhelming love and support for my mother. she is resting comfortably and is with our family. we ask that you continue to keep her in your thoughts and pray prayers." the 81-year-old rivers had been busy at work this week. >> welcome back to "the fashion police vma and emmy awards special." >> reporter: here on her show "fashion police" recapping looks with her famously colorful commentary. >

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the man has been quarantined at mt. sinail while doctors await lab results to see if he has the deadly virus. all of this is happening as another american infected with ebola in liberia. she is headed pack to the united states on a medical flight for treatment in atlanta. chief medical correspondent dr. sanjay gupta is standing by live in atlanta but first let's get to jason carroll who is at mt. sinai hospital for the very latest on this potential case in new york. what more are we hearing, jason? >> well, kate, those test results that you talked about, those could come back as early as today. in the meantime that male patient, that unidentified male patient is still in strict isolation. he's been in strict isolation ever since he showed up here yesterday morning complaining with flu-like symptoms, immediately after doctors found out he traveled to west africa. within seven minutes he was put into strict isolation. the chief mod call officer here says basically after examining the patients odds are it's not ebola. a health d

yesterday, a man showed up in a mt. sinai west africa with symptoms associated with the illness. hospital officials say it is unlikely he has the virus. nbc's kate snow is live with us in atlanta. kate, what is going on? >> hi, donnie. >> reporter: we are awaiting that plane you mentioned. nancy writebol should be here later this morning and much like the scene you saw on saturday with a motorcade and very secure ambulance. this morning, we are learning mow about this experimental medicine that both she and dr. brantly who is already here have been taking that may have saved their lives. early monday a man with a high fever who recently traveled to west africa was put into isolation at new york's mt. sinai hospital. >> it was about seven minutes from the time they hit the door to when they were in the isolation room. >> reporter: the new york city health department concluded the patient is unlikely to have ebola. since last week, the cdc has had more than 20 inquiries about suspected ebola cases in the united states about you

mt. sinai hospital in new york city says they are treating a man with possible ebola symptoms. the patient arrived at the hospital early this morning with a high fever and gastrointestinal issues. he said he recently traveled to a west african country dealing with the ebola outbreak. mt. sinai says the man is in strict isolation and the hospital is returning tests to determine if he is infected with the ebola virus. we'll follow the developments out of new york and bring you updates as they become available. at the live desk, i'm erika gonzalez. >>> an american woman suffering from ebola is scheduled to arrive back in the u.s. tomorrow morning. >> american doctors already here in georgia being treated at emory university hospital. the ebola outbreak is the largest in history and concern is growing. nbc's jay gray is in atlanta with more. >> reporter: we are now learning just how incredible it was that ebola patient dr. kent brantly walked into emory hospital when he arrived saturday. >> we're h

the patient was promptly isolated and placed at a strict isolation facility at mt. sinai. >> test results are expected tomorrow to determine if he has the virus. meantime the second american aid worker infected will head back to the united states. it comes as the first infected aid worker is doing better. robert ray from atlanta, how exactly are these aid workers being treated right now? >> good evening, tony. well the first aid worker that came in on saturday, dr. kent brantly is in the first floor of emory hospital right behind me in a special isolation unit. basically at this point physician he are monitoring his vitals, making sure electrolytes are going through. and making sure his body is able to fight this infection. he was given a serum before he left liberia forthe united states, he was in a gravely ill situation, he actually said to his doctors, i think i'm going odie. they administered this special serum made by a private pharmaceutical firm, mz 003. hasn't gone through any clinical trials, only tried on monkeys. samaritan's purse whom the doctor was going thro

the 81-year-old woman was transported to mt. sinai in cardiac arrest. meanwhile daughter melissa and grandson, cooper, got on a plane from los angeles. we are told they are still in the air at this time. her family released a statement today thanking for everybody for their support and promising an update when they can. meanwhile, e news is reporting that rivers is in critical condition. famous for her self-depricating, biting and sometimes cruel whip, rivers was promoting her latest book here in new york yesterday. she was scheduled to have a show in new jersey tomorrow. but, lester, obviously that has been postponed. >> all right, katy tur in new york. thanks. >>> president obama moved late today to tamp down speculation about possible u.s. air strikes against isis militants in syria. even saying, "we don't have a strategy yet." the president also addressed a dangerous new turn in ukraine where russian forces crossed the border today. two major foreign policy crises for the president. nbc's kristen welker is at the white house with more for us tonight

the patient was promptly isolated and placed in a strict isolation fa stilt at mt. sinaient and also any staff and other patients in the facility and all visitors. we're very confident in that our work with the federal, state and local authorities will lead to a prompt evaluation of this patient and that we'll be able to hopefully find that there is a more common cause of fever and other symptoms that the patient has, but using an abundance of caution we're going to work carefully with the cdc to ma certain this person does not have the ebola virus. >> with that, we open it up to questions. >> how long is it going to take you to determine whether or not he has ebola? two days, three days, four days? >> sure. the first thing we'd like to stress is that odds are this is not ebola. it's much more likely it's a much more common condition. we're ruling those things out as well. in conjunction with the cdc who's been guiding us on the testing protocol, we're sending specimens to them and we expect an answer hopefully in the next 24 to 48 hours. though we can't guarantee it. >>

monday, august 4th, male patient with high fever and gastrointestinal symptoms presented at the mt. sinaipital's emergency department. the patient has recently traveled to west africa, country where ebola has been reported. they're still investigating, still following up on those symptoms. not claiming that this gentleman has the ebola virus but isn'ting studied for such. we'll keep you posted. >>> you're not imagining it. those illegals rounded up at the border really are just showing up some states. governors seem to be the last to know. an oklahoma republican, mary fallon, says that has to stop because now she has to feed, clothe, and school a thousand of these kids. what has the white house told you, governor? >> i've been asking a lot of questions because we have been held in the dark. basically we were told we were going to have around 1200 minor unaccompanied children in october -- in oklahoma. they won't tell us the exact numbers or what countries they're from. we know there have been children from other countries other than the three central american countries. we know that there

she was rushed to mt. sinaire in new york city and that is where we find abc's linzie janis with the very latest this morning. linzie, good morning to you. >> reporter: good morning, dan. she was having a procedure on her throat when she went into cardiac arrest. she's been in a medically induced coma here at mt. sinai ever since and this morning no word on her chances of making a full recovery. this morning sources tell abc news that joan rivers lay unconscious in a new york city hospital. doctors keeping her sedated until they are more comfortable with her condition. the comedian has been under supervision for nearly 48 hours, since thursday morning when she was rushed to the hospital after suffering cardiac arrest during a procedure at an endoscopy clinic. doctors say her recovery likely hinges on how long she was without oxygen. >> every minute that the brain goes without good oxygenated blood flow can potentially cause serious damage. >> reporter: melissa rivers describing her 81-year-old mother's condition

happening today doctors at mt. sinai hospital in new york city are testing a patient who are showing symptoms ofe bowl. >>> hospital says man had recently visited west africa and he is now in isolation n response to the ebola out break, mt. sinai established a new protocol. every patient entering the happies screened for travel history and symptoms. officials say when the man came to the emergency room with the high fever and gastrointestinal symptoms he was isolated. officials say specimens taken from that patient are on the way to the cdc in atlanta and it will take doctors 24 to 48 hours if in fact that man has ebola. >> meanwhile doctor kent brantly who contracted the virus while working in liberia, also west africa is being treated at atlanta's emery university hospital. fellow aid worker nancy wrightbol is expect to arrive there sometime later today. both are getting an experimental drug never tested for safety in humans. wrightbol's son says he hopes his mother's suffering will lead to help for others. >> her just

. >>> doctors at new york city's mt. sinai hospital are testing a patient who is showing some symptoms of ebola. >> the hospital says that the man had recently visited west africa. that man is in isolation n response to the ebola out break mt. sinai established new protocol. every patient entering the happies screened for travel history and symptoms and officials say when this man came to the er with a high fever gastrointestinal symptoms he was immediately isolated. officials says expense in men are on the way to the cdc in atlanta it will take doctors anywhere from a day or two to determine if he hase bowl a meanwhile doctor kent brantly who contracted the virus while what heness liberia is being treated at atlanta's emery university hospital. nancy wrightbol is expected to live there later today. both are getting an experimental drug never tested for safety, in humans. >>> wrightbol's son says he hopes his mother's suffering will lead to help for others. >> her just going through it, she may be able to help countless more t

legendary comedienne joan rivers is in critical condition after being rushed to mt. sinai hospital. reportedly stopped breathing while undergoing a throat procedure. she went into cardiac arrest en route to the hospital. we'll continue to follow this story. >>> out west, this was the picture wednesday. this video brought us to from a drone above surfers in malibu catching waves like the ten-footers you're seeing. here and in some places they were up to 25 feet high. miguel almaguer has the latest from the shore along seal beach. >> southern california beaches have been taking a pounding. and they'll continue to do so all day long. i want to show you what's been created to protect communities in this area. these sand berms republican f s. they are keeping the water away from homes. they've been taking a beating but for now they're still standing. >> these historic 25-foot monsters have lifeguards scrambling to save lives. we were there as swimmers were pulled from riptides. more than 130 rescues in two days. first responders can't believe what they're seeing. >> are you surprised peo

the 81-year-old rushed to mt. sinail yesterday morning after she went into that arrest during surgery at a doctor's office. >>> it is 6:58 now, last look at your weekend forecast. >> holiday weekend. >> and holiday. >> upper 60s to low 60s right now. we are headed towards a warm day, it'll be humid out there. and we're also tlak p tracking some very light shower activity on the radar as we head throughout the weekend. taking a sneak peek, 80s for the south bay, 70s in san francisco. >>> number of obstacles. >> yeah, it's a holiday weekend for some, but not for the folks on caltrans duty. 280 continues with the work. the closure from 101 to at&t park and look how slow it is already. we've already had a couple of crashes in the backup. meanwhile the entire rest of the bay is a light friday. looking at the bridge across 92. live look shows you easy drive. lit up around the bay area reminding you it's closed. >>> who are you going to call? the ghostbusters returns to the silver screen if you're ready for the 30th anniversar

the 81-year-old was rushed to new york's mt. sinaiter she stopped breathing during throat surgery at an outpatient facility. cnn's alexander field joins us from the hospital with more. what do we know about her condition? >> reporter: hey, anderson. we know that she came here in critical condition. that surgery was being performed at a nearby clinic. that's when joan rivers stopped breathing of the the fire department here said they responded from a patient suffering rez tore and cardiac arrest. mt. sinai is only saying they are attending to joan rivers. they'll give an update on they are condition when they have one. they have added a statement from her family just thanking fans for the outpouring of love and support. this news is upsetting to so many people because at 81 years old joan rivers is still very much at the height of her career, hosting a weekly show on the e! network. that network also putting out statements today saying that joan, while in critical condition, is now in stable but critical condition. they're also saying

brantly is in and a case at mt. sinai hospital in new york which doctors there did not think that the symptoms really were ebola but in an excess of caution sending samples to the cdc in atlanta. >> reporter: right. the preparations here at emery university hospital have been extensive and they are going to be in the same unit, the same isolation unit, andrea. not in the same room. two different patient rooms to picture one closed unit with a couple of different rooms. >> sure. >> reporter: that unit itself is highly protected. it has its own air circulation system. they're telling us they're treating any waste, any materials they use on the patients will be put through a process to remove infection and then sent to an incinerator and going to great lengths to make sure that anyone else in this hospital or this neighborhood has absolutely no contact with these patients. in fact, even the families are being kept behind a glass wall and by the way, the two families met for the first time last night. they hadn't met prior. a

doctors at mt. sinai hospital are performing tests on a patient who is showing possible symptoms of the virus. >> jon: mother [bleeped]. [laughter] [cheering and applause] how do we even know this patient has ebola? >> the male patient arrived here at the emergency room early this morning with a high fever and gastrointestinal symptom, which could be caused by many different illnesses. >> jon: yeah, no kidding. he's got a fever and diarrhea. that's it? i mean, you're saying he could have ebola, or maybe he just got his lunch here. [laughter] it's what we in new york call our-bola. [laughter] did you know all new york doctors are trained to ask, have you been to west africa or eaten at a salad bar that also sells condoms and cigarettes? well, while we wait for the results of the ebola test, i'm sure the hospital is taking every precaution. >> the hospital said all the necessary steps are being taken to ensure the safety of patients, visitors and staff. the hospital says they will continue to work closely w

york city happies treating a patient who may be infect with the viruse bowl a that is happening at mt. sinai hospital in new york. we're told that man reportedly traveled to a west african country where the virus has been reported. in the meantime the second american aid worker known to have the virus is set to arrive in emery university hospital in atlanta tomorrow. we will have more on the developments on the "cbs evening news" with scott pelley right after this newscast. >>> philadelphia police released identity of the suspect they are searching for in the deadly shooting of a three-year old in grays ferry. police are looking for brandon ruffin of south philadelphia. they believe he pulled trigger friday night on eding street killing than tan near a important dumb caught in the cross fire two. others were hit by bullets. intended target a 24 year-old man was shot in the head. >> because of the community's involvement and them coming forward and providing information on the shooter we have identified and have a murder warrant for brandon ruffin, a 22-year old male. he should be considered

now, officials here at mt. sinai hospital have confirm thad joan rivers is, in fact, a patient here, but they declined to update her current condition. but here's what we know for sure. joan rivers was brought to this hospital yesterday morning in critical condition, and reportedly the 81-year-old suffered a cardiac arrest and stopped breathing while undergoing a procedure on her throat at a doks doctor's office, and that's when she was taken to the hospital. now, joan rivers has been engaged a very busy and active lifestyle. on wednesday she made an appearance to promote her recently released book and tonight she was scheduled for a performance in new jersey, but that performance has been postponed. in new york, marlie hall, cbs news. >>> well, the nfl admitted it dropped the ball. reacting to the fallout following its two-game suspension of ray rice, the league has implemented tougher punishments for domestic violence. jim axelrod explains. >> reporter: in announcing a new stance on domestic violence, commissioner

the health commissioner in new york city says that it is highly unlikely that a man admitted to mt. sinai hospital yesterday has ebola. the cdc is waiting though for definitive test results. >>> well, there are no new reports of any confirmed ebola cases anywhere in this country but hospitals, including many here in philadelphia, are preparing just in case. >> health reporter stephanie stahl has a firsthand look inside one hospital's emergency room. >> reporter: the the protective gear is ready to go, it starts with gloves here in the emergency department at the hahnemann university hospital. this is a demonstration of how hospital workers would protect themselves if they get a patient suspected of havinge bowl a they are completely covered, including a mask and facial shield to guard against coming into contact with any body fluids. >> any saliva, urine, blood. >> reporter: doctor eric in the emergency department at hahnemann says hospitals have been getting these daily health alerts outlining facts about the virus and measures to guard against it being spread. like what if someone walks

test results came back negative tonight for a man being treated at mt. sinai hospital in manhattan. cdc says six people in the united states have been tested for ebola, none of them are infected with the virus. >>> nevertheless, the centers for disease control has raised its state of alert to the highest level. thinks the way it looked inside the cdc's emergency operation center in atlanta today which has raised activation level to level one, that is the first time since the h1n1 flu pan democrat nick 2009. the world health organization could soon declare a global healthy mergecy but the good news tonight, american ebola victims kent brantly and nancy wrightbol are reportedly improving at emery university hospital in atlanta. >>> we have much more on the ebola out break coming up on night line tonight, as they are on the ground in the hot zone following health workers, night line is on at 12:35 right after jimmy kimmel live. >>> the philadelphia public school district is getting an advance on $265 million. governor tom corbett was in philadelphia today, and announced that the state

back here in the u.s., patient at mt. sinai hospital in new york city tested negative for ebola.resident obama says our government is working with other nation toss send more health care workers to west africa. >> let's get all of the health worker on the ground, and help to bolster the systems that they are already seeing in place and let's snip as early as possible any additional out breaks of the disease. >> the president went on to say that the ebola a virus is controllable with standard public health measures. >>> well, they are little leaguers with big dreams, and they just keep winning. tanen dragons are on a role in the mid-atlantic regional in bristol connecticut. last night they beat a team from washington d.c., final score was seven-one. they will new play in the semi finals tomorrow f they keep on winning which we certainly hope they will do, they will advance to the little league world series tournament in williamsport. way to go, dragons. >> so excited for them. >> indeed. >> check out mighty kate at the plate. here's the the pitch, and nice hit, ladies. that is our

at new york's mt. sinai hospital a male patient who had recently traveled to west africa was treated for fever and gastrointestinal problems. the man was placed in isolation but initial tests show it's unlikely he has ebola. >>> the first thing we like to stress is odds are this is not ebola. it's much more likely it's a much more common condition. >> reporter: the cdc told u.s. doctors to ask about foreign travel by patients showing ebola-like symptoms. at least three people in the u.s. have tested negative for the disease. reena and devin. >> tahman bradley live for us in washington. thank you, tahman. >>> well, both dr. brantly and nancy writebol took that experimental drug which has never been tested on humans. >> earlier we asked dan childs, managing editor of the abc news medical unit what's in the drug and how it works. >> well, what we know is that this drug contains proteins called antibodies. now, these things actually target the ebola virus and actually attack it directly. so far this drug has onl

. >> joan was rushed here to the mt. sinaiew york in critical condition. >> well, here she is just yesterday. brooke, i know you were with her a couple days ago. >> i was. we'll tell you what caused her to suddenly stop breathing. >> what do you want on your tombstone, joan? >> "she had a great time." >> so scary. >> yes. >> and we also have that other much happier big story, who is it going to get married first, you or george? >> check out brad today flashing his new gold wedding band. >> we have you'll the details on the roles theds