Dallas deputy being tested for Ebola in Frisco,TX - Oct. 8, 2014

FRISCO, Texas - A patient showing symptoms of Ebola who claims to have had contact with Thomas Eric Duncan, the Ebola patient who died in Dallas Wednesday, was taken to Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Wednesday afternoon.

The patient taken to the hospital Wednesday is Sgt. Michael Monnig of the Dallas County Sheriff's Department.

Frisco officials say Monnig was transported after CareNow Frisco, an urgent care facility, reported a patient "exhibiting signs and symptoms" of Ebola claimed to have had contact with Duncan.

Test results are expected to be returned in two days.

Frisco Fire Chief Mark Piland says the deputy entered the apartment where Duncan had been staying and had contact with some members of the family that lived there. Federal and state health officials say there's no indication the deputy had any direct contact with Duncan, though.

Monnig's son, Logan, told FOX 4 on Wednesday that Monnig had been closely monitored by the CDC with daily temperature checks, and his last one was normal, at 98 degrees.

Logan said Monnig woke up with stomach pains and was being examined out of precaution.

"He woke up a little sore, felt a little fatigued, and had a little bit of a stomachache,” said Logan. “No fever, no vomiting diarrhea or anything like that.”

Although Monnig didn't wear protective gear in Duncan's apartment, Logan says his dad never had contact the Ebola patient's bodily fluids.

"I don't want this to get blown out of proportion,” said Logan. “We are 100 percent confident my dad doesn't have Ebola.”


The Frisco first responders followed protocol for an infectious disease like Ebola, taking necessary precautions.

Since then, five Dallas County Sheriff's deputies' vehicles, including the one Monnig used, have been taken out of service and decontaminated.

Hazmat crews fogged each vehicle for 30 minutes and wiped them down with sanitizer. Hazmat teams also sealed off and quarantined the black SUV that Monnig drove to the CareNow.

The CareNow will remain closed Thursday for further decontamination, CareNow officials said in a statement Wednesday night.

As the CareNow quickly became an intensive Hazmat scene, patients inside like Chuck Moreno and his son, Ethan, say the waiting room was like a wondering room.

"Initially there was a lot of frustration among the staff…disbelief that a Ebola patient would walk into a CareNow for care,” said Chuck.

Soon, they realized the commotion was over a patient exhibiting possible signs of Ebola.

"I requested masks and gowns for myself and my 15-year-old son,” said Chuck.

Texas Health Presbyterian released a statement Wednesday afternoon, saying:

“Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas can confirm today that a patient has been admitted to the Emergency Room after reporting possible exposure to the Ebola virus. Right now, there are more questions than answers about this case. Our professional staff of nurses and doctors is prepared to examine the patient, discuss any findings with appropriate agencies and officials.  We are on alert with precautions and systems in place. At the same time, we are caring for routine cases which are completely separate in operations.”

Monnig has a child who attends The Colony High School, and Lewisville ISD released the following statement Wednesday regarding any possible Ebola fears:

“As you may have learned, a neighborhood Care Now medical facility, located on 301 West Main Street in Frisco, treated and then transported a patient with possible Ebola symptoms. At this time, this case has not been confirmed as the Ebola virus. The Denton County Health Department considers this to be low risk and has permitted the Care Now facility to reopen. The person is a resident of The Colony and has a child who attends The Colony High School. We have communicated with the Denton County Health Department. Dr. Matt Richardson, Director of Denton County Health Department, has told us that there is no reason to quarantine anyone and there is no reason to close a school.

As with any health issue, our school nurses are aware of the symptoms and protocols related to the Ebola virus. Symptoms of this virus may include fever greater than 101.5, severe headache, muscle pain, weakness, diarrhea and vomiting. If you have any additional questions about Ebola symptoms, please visit the Denton County Health Department at www.dentoncounty.com/health or contact your family doctor.

LISD will continue to work with the Denton County Health Department and will follow its directives. We are also working in close cooperation with the City of The Colony. The health and safety of our students and staff remain a top priority.” VIDEO