An American cameraman working for NBC News in Liberia has tested positive for Ebola , the network reported Thursday . He will return to the United States for treatment . The freelance cameraman , Ashoka Mukpo , 33 , was hired Tuesday and came down with symptoms on Wednesday , NBC News reported . Liberian President : Patient 's leaving for U.S. was 'unpardonable ' `` We are doing everything we can to get him the best care possible . He will be flown back to the United States for treatment at a medical center that is equipped to handle Ebola patients , '' NBC News President Deborah Turness reportedly said in a note to staff . `` We are also taking all possible measures to protect our employees and the general public , '' she said . According to NBC News , he was hired to be a second cameraman for Dr. Nancy Snyderman , NBC News chief medical editor and correspondent . How the Ebola virus spreads . `` The rest of the crew , including Dr. Nancy , are being closely monitored and show no symptoms or warning signs . However , in an abundance of caution , we will fly them back on a private charter flight and then they will place themselves under quarantine in the United States for 21 days -- which is at the most conservative end of the spectrum of medical guidance , '' Turness said in her note . Your Ebola questions answered . The cameraman is believed to be the fourth American stricken by the disease while in Liberia . Dr. Rick Sacra , Dr. Kent Brantly and Nancy Writebol all contracted the disease while working in the country . Each has recovered . Complete coverage on Ebola .
He is believed to be the fourth American killed while in Liberia . He will return to the United States for treatment . The freelance ##r , however , was on Tuesday , the network reports .