A healthcare worker who fell sick after returning to NSW from west Africa has tested negative for the Ebola virus, officials say.
NSW Health confirmed on Saturday the healthcare worker was tested after developing influenza-like symptoms overnight.
“NSW Health can confirm tests undertaken today by Westmead hospital’s emerging infections and biohazard response unit laboratory have returned negative for Ebola virus disease and that no further testing for Ebola is required at this stage,” the body said in a statement.
“The healthcare worker remains in a stable condition under investigation at Westmead hospital to determine the cause of their illness.”