Six-Month Agreement Made With Fort Monmouth To Hold Ebola Quarantined Travelers

The state Department of Human Services (DHS) and Fort Monmouth have a six month agreement which allows those traveling to Newark Liberty International Airport from West Africa, who may have come in contact with the Ebola virus, to be quarantined at the facility.

Eatontown Mayor Dennis Connelly told The Asbury Park Press that although local officials are not happy about the location of the quarantine facility, he does not believe it poses as a threat to the community since it will only house those who were possibly exposed to the virus, not those with actual symptoms.

“It’s important to note that none of the quarantine locations have been used to date, but it is essential for the state to have a plan in place,” DHS spokeswoman Nicole Brossoie told nj.com.

Eatontown borough officials say they were unaware the facility was operational until the DHS contacted the fire department on Wednesday to do a walk through and inspection of the site.