Ebola has been ruled out for a patient being monitored at a Philadelphia hospital.

The patient recently returned from a trip to West Africa.

"Test results show the patient is not infected with the Ebola virus. All hospital operations continue as usual," said Susan Phillips, a hospital spokeswoman.

It is unclear when the patient first arrived at the hospital, what the patient's symptoms were or whether that person had any direct exposure to anyone with Ebola.

Phillips said HUP has spent several months preparing for the possibility of caring for a patient infected with Ebola.

