Army major general, troops quarantined after Ebola aid tripBy Barbara Starr, CNN Pentagon CorrespondentUpdated 1227 GMT (2027 HKT) October 28, 2014Just Watched U.S. troops in 'controlled monitoring'replayMore Videos ... U.S. troops in 'controlled monitoring' 01:52Story highlights 30 U.S. soldiers will join a group of approximately 10 in Italy already under quarantine.The Pentagon is using the term "controlled monitoring," which effectively a quarantine. There's no indication that anyone on the team has symptoms of Ebola. It's unclear why they're undergoing this kind of monitoring, which is not Pentagon policy.Thirty soldiers until recently stationed in West Africa will be quarantined in Italy when they arrive Wednesday after leaving the Ebola-stricken region this morning, Army officials tell CNN.The soldier will join Army Major General Darryl A. Williams, commander of U.S. Army Africa, and approximately 10 other personnel who are now in "controlled monitoring" in Italy after returning there from West Africa over the weekend, according to multiple U.S. military officials. The American personnel are effectively under quarantine, but Pentagon officials declined to use that terminology.Williams' plane was met on the ground by Italian authorities "in full CDC gear," the official said, referring to the type of protective equipment worn by U.S. health care workers. There is no indication at this time any of the team have symptoms of Ebola.Ebola outbreak: Get up to speed with the latest developmentsJust WatchedDoctor: Quarantines hurt Ebola aidreplayMore Videos ...Doctor: Quarantines hurt Ebola aid 01:59PLAY VIDEOJust WatchedCDC releases new Ebola worker guidelinesreplayMore Videos ...CDC releases new Ebola worker guidelines 03:07PLAY VIDEOJust WatchedQuarantined nurse 'will understand'replayMore Videos ...Quarantined nurse 'will understand' 00:13PLAY VIDEOThey will be monitored for 21 days at a "separate location" at the U.S. military installation at Vicenza Italy, according to U.S. military officials. Senior Pentagon officials say it is not a "quarantine," but rather "controlled monitoring." However, the troops are being housed in an access controlled location on base, and are not allowed to go home for the 21 day period while they undergo twice daily temperature checks.It is not clear yet if they will be allowed visits from family members. 4 issues raised at the House Ebola hearingWilliams and his team have been in West Africa for 30 days, to set up the initial U.S. military assistance there and have traveled extensively around Liberia. The team was in treatment and testing areas during their travels. Speaking to reporters two weeks ago while he was still overseas in Liberia, Williams spoke of the extensive monitoring that he was given."We measure, while we're here -- twice a day, are monitoring as required by the recent guidance that was put out while we're here in Liberia. I -- yesterday, I had my temperature taken, I think, eight times, before I got on and off aircraft, before I went in and out of the embassy, before I went out of my place where I'm staying," William said during the October 16 press conference. Boy under evaluation in New York; nurse ordered released"As long as you exercise basic sanitation and cleanliness sort of protocols using the chlorine wash on your hands and your feet, get your temperature taken, limiting the exposure, the -- no handshaking, those sorts of protocols, I think the risk is relatively low."Officials could not explain why the group was being put under into controlled monitoring, which is counter to the Pentagon policy. The current DOD policy on monitoring returning troops says "as long as individuals remain asymptomatic, they may return to work and routine daily activities with family members."White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest said Monday that the Defense Department "has not issued a policy related to their workers that have spent time in West Africa.""I know that there was this decision that was made by one commanding officer in the Department of Defense, but it does not reflect a department-wide policy that I understand is still under development," Earnest said. The Pentagon has, though, published plans that detail how it will handle troops who are deployed to the region -- including potential quarantines. 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"We are seeing this administration put in place the policies that we believe are necessary to protect the American people and to protect the American troops," he said. "And we're going to let science drive that process. And as soon as we have a policy to announce on this, we'll let you know."A senior military officials described the living quarters as one building with rooms equipped for between one and four people. The quarantined personnel will eat in a dining tent. They have a gym and they have access to both unclassified and classified means of communication, according to the official.The quarantined personnel are supposed to be getting access to chaplains soonest for worship services in the near future.Ebola outbreakHow the world reacted as Ebola spreadThe largest Ebola epidemic in history began with the simple act of caring for a child. 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How the world reacted as Ebola spreadThe largest Ebola epidemic in history began with the simple act of caring for a child. Soon, it spread from the remote village in Guinea.
Countries with travel restrictionsThe worst-ever outbreak of Ebola virus is stretching the medical capacities of Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone.
Who is patient zero?Before the deaths soared into the thousands, before the outbreak triggered global fears, Ebola struck a toddler named Emile Ouamouno.
Millions of vaccines planned by 2015 Health experts are fast-tracking tests for various vaccines, and hope to have millions of experimental doses by next year.
How the Ebola virus spreadsEbola is a scary infectious disease but the first thing you should know is that it's not very contagious. Here is how it spreads.
What you need to knowThese questions and answers will give you the latest information on the deadly virus and what's being done to stop its spread.
3 with Ebola will fly each monthUp to three Ebola-infected travelers might board an international flight each month in West Africa, according to a new study, and potentially spread the deadly virus.
Why some survive, some don'tThere's no cure for Ebola. So why have some patients walked away healthy while others in the West died?
Inside the world's worst outbreakA doctor at a government-run Ebola treatment center in Monrovia is too busy to mince words.
Stigmatized, abandoned orphansTwo children orphaned by Ebola play in the empty corner of a Liberian orphanage. Their parents died last month, and none of the extended family is willing to claim them.
Five ways the CDC got it wrongPublic health experts are asking whether the CDC is partly to blame for problems with Ebola in the U.S. Here are 5 things they say the CDC is getting wrong.
Can pets get or spread Ebola? The lack of solid protocol on what to do with Ebola victims' pets and what little is known about the risk has caused one dog to be euthanized and another quarantined.
A look at Ebola protective gearRosie Tomkins takes a look at the protective suits that are worn by some Ebola medical workers in Africa.
How hospitals handle Ebola patientsWhat's the protocol for health care workers if they suspect a patient has the virus
Ebola outbreak in West AfricaClick through our gallery as we track the Ebola outbreak in West Africa.
