on Monday that it has disinfected one of its planes after health
authorities there announced that a Nigerian woman who died after
flying in to the capital, Abu Dhabi, may have been infected with the
Ebola virus.
The health authority in Abu Dhabi said in a statement carried by state
news agency, WAM, that the 35-year-old woman was traveling from
Nigeria to India for treatment of advanced metastatic cancer.
Her health was said to have deteriorated while in transit at Abu Dhabi
International Airport. The statement added that as medics were trying
to resuscitate her, they found signs that suggested a possible Ebola
virus infection.
The health authority noted, however, that her preexisting medical
condition also could have explained her death.
The health authority statement added that medical staff treating the
woman followed safety and precautionary measures in line with World
Health Organization guidelines.
The woman's husband, who was the only person sitting next to her on
the plane, as well as five medics who treated her, are being isolated
pending test results on the deceased woman.
All are in good health and show no symptoms of the illness, according
to health officials.
Etihad Airways, the UAE's national carrier, said that the plane was
disinfected in line with guidelines laid out by the airline industry's
main trade group.
It said it continues to monitor the situation and is working with
health authorities"to ensure the implementation of any and all
measures necessary to ensure the safety and well-being of its
passengers and staff."
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