Mayor Mike Rawlings issues statement regarding passing of Thomas Duncan

 

OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
CITY HALL 1500 MARILLA ST., 5EN DALLAS, TEXAS 75201

 

Michael S. Rawlings, Mayor, City of Dallas

Mayor Mike Rawlings issues statement

Regarding passing of Thomas Duncan

 

DALLAS – October 8, 2014 – We are deeply saddened to learn that Mr. Thomas Duncan has passed away. We appreciate the dedicated service of the emergency and medical personnel who worked diligently to care for him. On behalf of the city of Dallas, I extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Mr. Duncan. I remain confident in the abilities of our health care professionals and the medical advances here in the U.S. and reassure you we will stop the Ebola virus in its tracks from spreading into our community.

I want to reinforce to the public, that this was an isolated incident of the Ebola virus; contracted by the individual while residing in another country. This is sad news for all involved. We will continue to work in partnership with Dallas County, the State, and CDC to do everything possible to protect our public health and all of the City of Dallas. –Mayor Mike Rawlings

Media inquiries:

Office of the Mayor -Laurey Peat at 214.871.8787 or lpeat@lpapr.com

City of Dallas-Sana Syed at 214.846.0519

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