Earlier this week, Nina Pham, the U.S. nurse who contracted the deadly Ebola virus from her patient, released the following statement:
“I’m doing well and want to thank everyone for their kind wishes and prayers,” she said, according to the hospital. “I am blessed by the support of family and friends and am blessed to be cared for by the best team of doctors and nurses in the world.”
Many believe Pham is in stable condition thanks to a blood transfusion from Ebola-survivor Dr. Kent Brantly. However, others have had some doubt about the true state of her condition.
For those who are curious and worried about the brave nurse, we finally have video footage of Pham sitting up in her hospital bed. The video was captured by her treating physician, Gary Weinstein, on Thursday before she was transferred to a National Institutes of Health isolation unit in Maryland.
Pham can be seen wiping away tears before joking and telling everyone to come party in Maryland. She also tearfully tells her doctors “I love you guys.”
According to NBC News, Pham is very tired from her long trip. After all, one of the main symptoms of Ebola is fatigue. But Dr. Anthony Fauci, head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, has reassured everyone that she is comfortable, interacting with staff and eating.
Apparently, Pham will have two nurses with her at all times as well as two others at the door. The hospital believes this buddy system will ensure that no breach in protocol will occur.
“We fully intend to have this patient walk out of this hospital.”Dr. Anthony Fauci adds.
