MOBILE, Alabama-- A woman who was taken to USA Medical Center on Tuesday was later confirmed not to have Ebola after exhibiting symptoms of the virus, according to USAMC officials.

The woman was taken to USA Medical Hospital on Tuesday with symptoms that are common in Ebola, according to Mobile Fire-Rescue's Steve Huffman.

"A female showed up at Mobile County Health Dept with similar symptoms. I'm told she may have had family that visited the Congo area. She has been transported to USAMC and is in their care. That's all the info I have at this time," Huffman told AL.com.

The patient reported gastrointestinal symptoms and having been in contact with people who traveled from the Republic of Congo more than 45 days ago, according to MCHD's Casandra Andrews.

While officials are taking every precaution, Mobile County Health Department director Bernard Eichold told WKRG that the patient has an "extremely low probability for Ebola" and does not have a fever.

"I commend our fire rescue and emergency workers for their response," said Eichold.

In a press conference, he added that his team decided around 4 p.m. on Tuesday that the woman needed to be evaluated. She reportedly speaks Swahili.

"Our team felt she needed to have specialty evaluation," he said.

Therefore, Mobile Fire Rescue wore protective equipment to transport her to USAMC.

The ambulance used was cleaned and sealed as a precaution. She was able to walk into the emergency room with a mask on.

He added that she was "not in acute distress" with her symptoms.

USAMC has been on the forefront of preparation for Ebola and has been training its staff all week in the event that a possible case came in.

Early reports have sent social media into a frenzy.

Reporter Emily Hill contributed to this report.

The report has been updated multiple times to add new details and a headline change was made as soon as Ebola was ruled out.

