No Ebola found at Alabama hospital after ER diversion, EMA director says
The hospital statement said it was limited in what information it could share in order to protect patient privacy.
Mason Reed 
The emergency room at Gadsden Regional Medical Center briefly shifted to diversion status on Saturday as social media speculation surrounding a patient sparked community concern.
No cause for alarm
Jim Slick, director of the Etowah County Emergency Management Agency, has moved to quickly quell rumors circulating online, explicitly confirming that the patient was not suffering from Ebola. Slick assured 205focus.com that the public has no reason to be alarmed, noting, "There is no issues or anything now or scares."
Hospital operations continue
While the hospital facility temporarily diverted incoming ambulances to neighboring centers during the situation, it remained active in treating patients. Officials confirmed that the emergency room is now fully operational.
The hospital, which is coordinating its response with the Centers for Disease Control and the state department of public health, cited patient privacy protocols in limiting the details released regarding the case. In an official statement, the center clarified its position: “We can confirm this evening that there are currently no confirmed or suspected cases of viral hemorrhagic fever within our hospital, community, or the surrounding region."
Viral hemorrhagic fevers encompass a range of illnesses caused by various viruses, including Ebola and hantavirus, per CDC guidance. Slick also confirmed that there are no cases of hantavirus linked to the hospital.
Efforts to reach hospital spokesperson Will Mackey for further comment were unsuccessful at the time of reporting.
