A patient admitted to the emergency room at River Region Medical Center Monday was cleared later of any connection to Ebola, hospital officials said, despite early concerns that the patient might be infected with the deadly disease.

In a release from the hospital Monday evening, officials said a patient, who “exhibited symptoms that could be associated with Ebola” was immediately isolated and screened with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The patient was cleared, did not require testing and was discharged from the hospital.

“Following a careful and thorough review of the patient’s symptoms and risk factors, the Department of Health and the CDC have determined that this patient does not require testing for Ebola,” the hospital said in the release. “Although we believe it is highly unlikely there would be an Ebola case in our community, we remain alert and ready to provide care, if necessary.”