mandatory quarantine

The Times reports that since "top administration officials have been speaking with Mr. Cuomo daily and have also been in touch with Mr. Christie, trying to get them to rescind the order."

"This is an extreme that is really unacceptable, and I feel like my basic human rights have been violated," Hickox said. "To put me through this emotional and physical stress is completely unacceptable."

The health care worker has written a first person piece detailing her treatment there: "This is not a situation I would wish on anyone, and I am scared for those who will follow me."

The health care worker, who remains in isolation at University Hospital in Newark, has tested negative for Ebola.