Two people recently returned from Sierra Leone, officials say

2 people in Marrero being monitored for Ebola, officials say

Two people in Marrero are being monitored for the Ebola virus, Jefferson Parish Councilman Chris Roberts told WDSU.Watch reportRoberts said he was alerted to the situation by Jefferson Parish emergency management officials.SEE ALSO: Common myths about EbolaThe two people recently returned from Sierra Leone, an area that has experienced the Ebola outbreak.The monitoring began today, Roberts said.The situation comes on the heels of a New Orleans-area man who is being monitored for the virus.SEE ALSO: America's Ebola PatientsThe Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals said the New Orleans man, who was not identified, recently visited an Ebola-affected country. He was not showing any symptoms of Ebola and was being monitored as a precaution.Stay with WDSU for more information as it becomes available.Related:Man from New Orleans area being monitored for Ebola, DHH saysWhat to know: EbolaSign up for our email newsletters to get breaking news right in your inbox. Click here to sign up!

Two people in Marrero are being monitored for the Ebola virus, Jefferson Parish Councilman Chris Roberts told WDSU.

Watch report

Roberts said he was alerted to the situation by Jefferson Parish emergency management officials.

SEE ALSO: Common myths about Ebola

The two people recently returned from Sierra Leone, an area that has experienced the Ebola outbreak.

The monitoring began today, Roberts said.

The situation comes on the heels of a New Orleans-area man who is being monitored for the virus.

SEE ALSO: America's Ebola Patients

The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals said the New Orleans man, who was not identified, recently visited an Ebola-affected country. He was not showing any symptoms of Ebola and was being monitored as a precaution.

Stay with WDSU for more information as it becomes available.

Related:

Man from New Orleans area being monitored for Ebola, DHH says

What to know: Ebola

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