Spanish Nurse Is Ebola-Free, Family Pet Euthanized Despite Protest
Earlier this month, we brought you the story of María Teresa Romero Ramos, the Spanish nurse who was the first person to be infected with ebola outside of Africa. Her story was especially heartbreaking because authorities chose to euthanize her dog in fear that he might spread the disease. Ramos is now disease-free. Her dog was euthanized amid protest.
Ramos has been quarantined since October 7 and tested negative for ebola on Sunday. Since then, she’s been in recovery, a process which hospital officials say could take several days. Her emotional recovery is likely to take much longer, especially considering the fact that both Romero and her husband (as well as some very active protesters) believe that her case was not handled well and the fact that her dog, Excalibur, was euthanized. The couple plan to take Romero’s case to court while frustrated healthcare workers are demanding the resignation of Health Minister Ana Mato for perceived incompetence in the handing of ebola in Spain.