re: Malaria in B'ham, AL

He said once they assessed the patient's symptoms and determined the patient had traveled to West Africa, they contacted UAB Hospital and received medical direction. The patient was then transported.

Wilks said six firefighters came in contact with the patient and are quarantined to go through decontamination procedures. He said there were two family members of the patient in the house as well. Police officers will remain on scene to make sure the family is OK and to keep them in the house while officials monitor their health.
Police say the patient came from west Africa to New York City to Birmingham. He has been in Birmingham for several days.

UAB Hospital's ER was closed temporarily as they received the patient. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is at UAB.