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Health · 30 June 2026

Ebola scare in Glasgow hospital tests negative

Ebola scare in Glasgow hospital tests negative

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A patient at Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, who was suspected of having Ebola, has tested negative. Precautionary measures were taken after the patient was admitted early on Tuesday, following an outbreak in Africa. Public Health Scotland confirmed the negative result, stating that well-established protocols are in place for assessing travellers.

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