Monday, August 4 2014 11:06 PM EDT2014-08-05 03:06:50 GMT
A Sorrento Valley biotech firm is reportedly a key player in the effort to save two Americans who became infected with the usually fatal Ebola virus while working with patients in Africa.
A Sorrento Valley biotech firm is reportedly a key player in the effort to save two Americans who became infected with the usually fatal Ebola virus while working with patients in Africa.
ATLANTA (AP) — The husband of the second American aid worker recently diagnosed with Ebola says the patient is weak but showing signs of improvement.
The president of the aid group SIM USA said Tuesday that Nancy Writebol's husband described the woman as progressing. Bruce Johnson says he spoke with David Writebol, who said 58-year-old Nancy stood and got on a plane in Liberia with assistance to head to Atlanta for treatment. When she arrived Tuesday, she was wheeled in a stretcher.
David Writebol, still in Liberia, says the family was considering funeral arrangements, but now feels relieved and cautiously optimistic. He praised her treatment in Liberia.
SIM says it's working to bring David Writebol home.
Johnson says SIM has spent nearly $1 million since the diagnoses of Nancy Writebol and the first American brought back, 33-year-old Dr. Kent Brantly. He works for Samaritan's Purse. Johnson says that group has spent more than $1 million.
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Saturday, September 23 2017 2:07 PM EDT2017-09-23 18:07:33 GMT
The low-pressure trough that has brought unseasonably cool weather to San Diego County will linger over the region Friday as fall gets set to begin just after 1 in the afternoon.
The low-pressure trough that has brought unseasonably cool weather to San Diego County will linger over the region Friday as fall gets set to begin just after 1 in the afternoon.
Saturday, September 23 2017 1:09 AM EDT2017-09-23 05:09:51 GMT
In order to make room for more animals displaced by hurricanes Harvey and Irma, the San Diego Humane Society Friday slashed its dog adoption fee to $5 -- through Sunday -- at its facilities in Oceanside and Escondido.
In order to make room for more animals displaced by hurricanes Harvey and Irma, the San Diego Humane Society Friday slashed its dog adoption fee to $5 -- through Sunday -- at its facilities in Oceanside and Escondido.
Friday, September 22 2017 8:10 PM EDT2017-09-23 00:10:39 GMT
A clinic providing shots to in a bid to contain a deadly hepatitis A outbreak continued Friday inside the community concourse outside San Diego City Hall.
A clinic providing shots to in a bid to contain a deadly hepatitis A outbreak continued Friday inside the community concourse outside San Diego City Hall.
Friday, September 22 2017 7:25 PM EDT2017-09-22 23:25:41 GMT
Parents and staffers at a South Bay elementary school on Thursday demanded answers after a popular principal was suddenly reassigned without explanation.
Parents and staffers at a South Bay elementary school on Thursday demanded answers after a popular principal was suddenly reassigned without explanation.
Friday, September 22 2017 7:16 PM EDT2017-09-22 23:16:15 GMT
U2 returns to San Diego Friday night at Qualcomm Stadium with special guest Beck for the band's final show of its North America tour. Here's what you need to know for the concert.
U2 returns to San Diego Friday night at Qualcomm Stadium with special guest Beck for the band's final show of its North America tour. Here's what you need to know for the concert.
Friday, September 22 2017 7:12 PM EDT2017-09-22 23:12:38 GMT
A free hepatitis A vaccine clinic was held in Chula Vista on Friday and the city is expecting to have hand washing stations installed in its five parks by next week.
A free hepatitis A vaccine clinic was held in Chula Vista on Friday and the city is expecting to have hand washing stations installed in its five parks by next week.
This Oct. 7, 2013 photo provided by Jeremy Writebol show his mother, Nancy Writebol, with children in Liberia.
