JUST IN: Up To 80 People Reportedly Exposed To Texas Ebola Patient

HUFFPOST ALERT REPORT: 80 People May Have Been Exposed To Texas Ebola Patient Getty WASHINGTON, Oct 2 (Reuters) - Texas health officials on Thursday said as many as 80 people were in contact with the Dallas Ebola patient at some point, NBC News reported, marking a significant jump from 18 people authorities had said may have been exposed to the deadly virus. Additionally, four members of the patient's family have been ordered to stay home in an abundance of caution, NBC said, citing Texas officials. (Reporting by Susan Heavey; Editing by Doina Chiacu) Read the whole story Follow HuffPost on Facebook and Twitter Know something we don't? Email us at breakingnews@huffingtonpost.com Unsubscribe | Forward | Manage your notification preferences 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003