Officials with the CDC also said they believe the breach in protocol, that led to the infections, happened sometime on September 28, 29 and/or on the 30th — a time frame that officials called the “highest risk period.” Those are the first three days when Duncan was hospitalized in isolation, before he was confirmed to have Ebola and before the arrival of a special CDC team in North Texas.
Perhaps even more important on Wednesday, the CDC said the protective gear provided and worn by Dallas healthcare workers might have been inadequate.
“Some of the forms of PPE (personal protective equipment) used, did allow exposure of some parts of the skin,” said Frieden. “We have discussed in detail and there are right ways to do it and the key is the adherence to protocol.”
There have also been published reports that workers were only wearing gowns and scrubs until Duncan was officially diagnosed on September 30, and that it was only then that workers changed into hazmat suits when treating him.
Perhaps even more important on Wednesday, the CDC said the protective gear provided and worn by Dallas healthcare workers might have been inadequate.
“Some of the forms of PPE (personal protective equipment) used, did allow exposure of some parts of the skin,” said Frieden. “We have discussed in detail and there are right ways to do it and the key is the adherence to protocol.”
There have also been published reports that workers were only wearing gowns and scrubs until Duncan was officially diagnosed on September 30, and that it was only then that workers changed into hazmat suits when treating him.
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