The first Ebola patient in the US from Dallas Texas is now critical as reported by cbc.ca. Thomas Duncan whose condition is being monitored closely was serious but stable earlier but the latest reports suggest that his condition is quite critical. The officials are also monitoring 50 other people who were in close proximity to Duncan and may have contracted the virus from him. 9 of these people including his family members fall under the high-risk category. Here are a few facts about how he got Ebola: The patient acquired infection from his landlord s daughter: The New York Times
