Florida is getting federal help to keep Ebola out of the sunshine state.
Right now more than 100 people are being monitored for Ebola-like symptoms in the U.S., but none of them are in Florida.
However, the governor wants to make sure Florida is prepared.
In a press release Saturday, Governor Rick Scott said the Center for Disease Control has given their approval for federal funds to be redirected to help Florida prepare. The CDC has also agreed speak to Florida hospital officials firsthand on the best safety practices.
Officials said $7 million in federal grant funding already in Florida’s preparedness budget will be redirected and used to buy safety equipment and supplies for Florida healthcare workers.
Scott also announced a conference call will be held Monday between state healthcare, Florida hospitals, and CDC officials to discuss critical areas of training for Florida hospitals.
They'll also be asking about the nurse who flew from Cleveland to Dallas, later testing positive for Ebola. That plane went on to make a stop in fort Lauderdale.
The governor has also requested additional Ebola testing kits from the CDC. He said they’re still waiting on that.
“While this is great progress, we’re waiting on the CDC to provide additional testing kits," said Scott. "With a population of more than 19 million people, tens of millions of tourists, and numerous ports and international airports, we must ensure Florida can rapidly test any future patients who have the potential for Ebola.”