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Pauline Cafferkey

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Marelli Sun 04-Jan-15 17:42:30

She's still struggling on....and her mother can't even hold her hand. sad We can only hope for her and all those who may be affected.

merlotgran Sun 04-Jan-15 15:56:13

I hope it means there will be a stepping up the screening procedures at airports. This is a warning that must not be ignored.

Still hoping for a happy ending for Pauline and her family.

alternativegran Sun 04-Jan-15 15:45:29

My friends son, who had also been caring for ebola patients, was on the same flight. His parents have asked for prayers, I dont know how many were in the group, but there must be several worried families.

I do hope the reason for Pauline catching Ebola is discovered, such a brave woman.

jinglbellsfrocks Sun 04-Jan-15 11:04:18

Sorry. Teetime!

jinglbellsfrocks Sun 04-Jan-15 11:03:32

Tegan I think they have to grow a plant for its leaves to get the drug. Like tobacco leaves. So I have been told by he who knows everything son.

Mishap Sun 04-Jan-15 10:33:08

In terms of public health I did find it surprising that a nurse returning from caring for ebola victims who steps off the plane and says she feels ill was not immediately transferred to isolation and tested for ebola. Taking people's temperatures is clearly not going to be sufficient, as hers was normal.

Let us hope that she will get through this. I am filled with admiration for her bravery - but it does show how virulent this bug is - even a professional taking all the precautions has caught it.

Teetime Sun 04-Jan-15 10:29:41

I do hope she pulls through poor lady. I can't understand why they cant make some more of the drug surely they have the recipe.

Eloethan Sun 04-Jan-15 00:56:20

I am not religious, but this brave woman is in my thoughts.

grannyactivist Sun 04-Jan-15 00:23:26

And me. sad

Scooter58 Sun 04-Jan-15 00:02:17

Prayers for her tonight.

Agus Sat 03-Jan-15 23:13:36

I sincerely hope this brave nurse survives. sad

merlotgran Sat 03-Jan-15 22:57:41

Thinking of her and her family who must be worried stiff. Those who volunteer are very brave.

Is there any further news on the suspected case in Swindon?

POGS Sat 03-Jan-15 22:49:20

Not looking too good for her at this moment in time is it.

All I guess her family can hope for is she suddenly finds the strength to fight for her life and things take a turn for the better. Very sad.

Mishap Sat 03-Jan-15 22:27:28

A brave lady - let us hope she survives.

jinglbellsfrocks Sat 03-Jan-15 22:25:44

Yes. They really are.

Lapwing Sat 03-Jan-15 22:10:19

Yes jinglbellsfrocks I will add her to my prayer list. The people who go out to treat the Ebola victims are so brave.

jinglbellsfrocks Sat 03-Jan-15 22:05:42

Shall we pray for her? So unfair if she loses her life after being brave enough to go out and nurse Ebola victims.

I wish some of the drug that helped the priest in the US was available for her. sad