EBOLA BLOG: Health care worker quarantined in Newark speaks out

Up-to-date information on the Ebola situation in New York and worldwide after an emergency room doctor who, after treating Ebola patients in West Africa, tested positive for the virus. Dr. Craig Spencer is being treated at Bellevue Hospital. 5:30 a.m. -- The lawyer for Kaci Hickox says he will go to court if she is not released Monday from quarantine in New Jersey

Lisa Colagrossi reports from Newark:

"New Jersey is not changing its quarantine protocol. The protocol is clear that a New Jersey resident with no symptoms, but who has come into contact with someone with Ebola, such as a health care provider, would be subject to a mandatory quarantine order and quarantined at home. Non-residents would be transported to their homes if feasible and, if not, quarantined in New Jersey." - Governor Chris Christie

9:30 p.m. -- Quarantined NJ nurse reaches out to attorney to fight for her release.

Kaci Hickox reached out to Attorney Norman Seigel to fight for her release. She is not allowed to leave and is under police watch. She calls her quarantine an "over reach" by politicians, who should be relying on the medical experts to determine who is really sick. She is especially upset with Governor Chris Christie for her treatment.

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8:54 p.m. -- Cuomo details New York's mandatory quarantine policy

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said Sunday night that the health care workers who have had contact with Ebola patients will be quarantined at home and receive twice-daily monitoring from medical professionals if they have no symptoms. The state will also pay for any lost compensation, if they are not paid by a volunteer organization.

Under the outlined New York guidelines, medical professionals who have had contact with Ebola patients will be quarantined at home and receive twice-daily monitoring if they have no symptoms. Family members will be allowed to stay, and friends may visit with the approval of health officials. The state will also pay for any lost compensation, if they are not paid by a volunteer organization.

8:15 p.m. -- Mayor Bill de Blasio, Governor Cuomo to give latest updates on Ebola

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