The National Institute of Virology (NIV) has confirmed that a sample tested for Ebola Virus Disease has returned negative.The sample belonged to an individual with recent travel history from Uganda who had reported mild symptoms of body ache. As a precautionary measure, the person was placed under isolation at the State-run Epidemic Diseases Hospital in Bengaluru for observation and further evaluation. The individual remained otherwise healthy.The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in coordination with concerned State authorities said that it is closely monitoring the evolving Ebola Virus Disease situation in view of recent outbreaks reported in parts of Africa and is maintaining close surveillance in accordance with WHO guidelines.“No case of Ebola Virus Disease has been confirmed in India,” it confirmed. The Government said that it remains vigilant and prepared with screening and surveillance measures continuing at all designated points of entry and across the public health system. “Citizens are advised not to panic, avoid spreading misinformation, and rely only on official sources for information”.