The first Ebola patient diagnosed inside the United States is said to be in a fight for his life. Thomas Frieden, the head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, discussed Thomas Eric Duncan’s condition.

Thomas Frieden: “We’ve seen a lot of understandable concern because of the deadly nature of Ebola, and we’re really hoping for the recovery of the patient in Dallas. We understand that his situation has taken a turn for the worse. We know that Ebola is a very serious disease, and we’re hoping for his recovery.”