US aid workers with Ebola to be discharged from hospital The two US aid workers infected with Ebola in Liberia have recovered and have been discharged from hospital. Dr. Kent Brantly, 33 and Nancy Writebol, 59, were brought to the US for treatment two weeks ago after contracting the deadly virus. At a news conference in Atlanta, one of the discharged patients, Dr. Kent Brantly thanked supporters and asked for all and sundry to pray for the affected countries. Source: BBC