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4th person to test positive for ebola used public transportation

Dr. Craig Spencer, who returned to the U.S. from Guinea via Europe on Oct. 17, is the fourth person to test positive for the viral disease while in the U.S.

October 24, 2014
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NEW YORK — A New York City doctor who recently traveled to West Africa and tested positive for Ebola, said he had used public transportation since arriving back in New York and traveled in an Uber car to go bowling , reported The Washington Times.

Dr. Craig Spencer, who returned to the U.S. from Guinea via Europe on Oct. 17, is the fourth person to test positive for the viral disease while in the U.S. For the full story, click here.


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