How local hospitals are prepping for Ebola

image.aspx-3Athens, GA– Local hospitals are preparing for Ebola in case it lands here. Governor Deal has called for a response team to handle Ebola if it were to outbreak in Georgia. The Director of System Relations says Athens Regional hospital is already prepared to treat patients with Ebola if it comes to the hospital. The Public Relations Manager of St. Mary’s hospital says that it is currently training its staff for handling the contagious disease. Reporter Taylor Morgan has more at 5 on how these local hospitals are preparing for the day they see Ebola.

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