CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte missionary Nancy Writebol discussed her fight to survive after contracting the Ebola virus in Liberia. Β
Writebol talked with reporters Wednesday morning during a news conference at SIM USA. Β She says she remembers thinking she would not survive. Β
However, Writebol was flown from Liberia to America and treated at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta until she finally tested negative for the virus. Β
Nancy’s husband, David, was quarantined at SIM’s Charlotte campus while his wife was trying to recover from the virus because he was exposed to his wife while they were living together in Liberia. Β
Officials also released the name of the third American who has contracted the virus. Β Dr. Rick Sacra, 51, is being treated in Liberia for Ebola. Β Officials are not saying if he will be flown to America for treatment. Β
Writebol and Dr. Kent Brantly were the first Americans to contract the virus while doing missionary work in South Africa. Β Both have been treated and told they presented no public health threat.
