Despite Criticism, Dr. Nancy Snyderman Will Return to NBC News

By Mark Joyella 

Dr Nancy Snyderman Ebola reportNBC News chief medical correspondent Dr. Nancy Snyderman will return to work, but it won’t be until next month. NBC News president Deborah Turness informed the network’s employees of the decision in an internal email this evening:

I am very pleased to share that, as of tonight, the 21-day quarantine period of Dr. Nancy Snyderman and the team will be over, which means they have cleared the range of time when Ebola symptoms typically appear (the range can be between 2-21 days after exposure but the average time symptoms appear is between 8-10 days). They remain healthy and symptom-free, which is a great relief to all.

While in Liberia Dr. Nancy and her team delivered first class, first-hand reporting from the front lines of this tragic and monumental story. Their subsequent departure from Monrovia, their return to the U.S. and period of quarantine has been a challenging time. We have encouraged them – and they have agreed – to take some time off with their families and friends to help restore some normalcy to their lives. We very much look forward to their return next month.

Advertisement


NBC’s decision comes after heavy criticism when it was revealed Snyderman violated the terms of a voluntary Ebola quarantine. Some questioned whether she could continue reporting on the major medical story of the moment, or whether it was wise for the network to continue to employ her.

The Turness email was first reported by CNN’s Brian Stelter.

Advertisement