Doctor with Ebola dies at Nebraska hospital

A doctor from Sierra Leone who was being treated at a US hospital for Ebola has died, the Nebraska Medical Center said

 

"We are extremely sorry to announce that the third patient we've cared for with the Ebola virus, Dr. Martin Salia, has passed away as a result of the advanced symptoms of the disease," said the hospital in a statement.

 

The hospital said it would "tentatively" schedule a press conference was announced at 11:00 (1700 GMT) to brief reporters on the details.