Dallas nurse reunites with pup after both declared Ebola-free
- 10 years ago
An emotional reunion in Dallas.
Bentley, the dog kept in quarantine for three weeks while being monitored for Ebola, has reunited with his owner, nurse Nina Pham.
(SOUNDBITE) (English) NURSE NINA PHAM SAYING:
"I feel like Bentley re-entering my life is yet another reminder of hope and encouragement for me moving forward and fulfilling my life to its fullest with my best friend at my side again."
Pham was the first person in the U.S. infected with the virus after treating an infected man.
Dallas kennel workers then kept the nearly 2-year-old pup in isolation until he was declared Ebola-free this week.
Pham says now that they're both healthy it's time to celebrate.
(SOUNDBITE) (English) NURSE NINA PHAM SAYING:
"For right now I am just excited to take Bentley home and start picking out his gifts for his two-year birthday party this month. Thank you, everyone. And Bentley says thank you."
Bentley came under the spotlight after officials
Bentley, the dog kept in quarantine for three weeks while being monitored for Ebola, has reunited with his owner, nurse Nina Pham.
(SOUNDBITE) (English) NURSE NINA PHAM SAYING:
"I feel like Bentley re-entering my life is yet another reminder of hope and encouragement for me moving forward and fulfilling my life to its fullest with my best friend at my side again."
Pham was the first person in the U.S. infected with the virus after treating an infected man.
Dallas kennel workers then kept the nearly 2-year-old pup in isolation until he was declared Ebola-free this week.
Pham says now that they're both healthy it's time to celebrate.
(SOUNDBITE) (English) NURSE NINA PHAM SAYING:
"For right now I am just excited to take Bentley home and start picking out his gifts for his two-year birthday party this month. Thank you, everyone. And Bentley says thank you."
Bentley came under the spotlight after officials