Emirates Issues Ebola Travel Advisory as US and Canada Tighten Entry Rules and Airport Screening
Countries issuing travel advisories
The United States has introduced some of the strictest measures so far. According to a May 28 advisory from the US Department of State, US citizens and nationals who have been in the DRC, Uganda or South Sudan within 21 days of arrival must enter the country only through designated airports for enhanced Ebola screening.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Department of Homeland Security are carrying out temperature checks, travel history verification and symptom monitoring at selected airports, including Washington Dulles and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
The US has also extended restrictions to green card holders who have recently travelled to the affected countries.
Canada has announced a 90-day entry ban on residents from the DRC, Uganda and South Sudan starting May 28. Canadian citizens and permanent residents returning from those countries without symptoms will still need to quarantine for 21 days.
The Bahamas has introduced a 30-day entry ban for residents from the affected countries and announced enhanced screening and possible quarantine measures for some travellers.
India has launched screening and surveillance checks at airports and advised citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Congo, Uganda and South Sudan.
Jordan, Bahrain, Thailand
Jordan and Bahrain have temporarily suspended entry for some travellers arriving from the affected African nations, while Thailand has restricted arrivals from the DRC and Uganda to Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport, where screening and quarantine measures are in place.
Kenya has also enhanced traveller screening at high-risk entry points and activated isolation facilities as part of its containment plans.
Meanwhile, the European Union’s Health Security Committee said entry screening was not necessary for passengers arriving from the DRC and Uganda, stating the risk to the wider population remained low.
Mexico has also tightened airport screening procedures and urged travellers to avoid visiting Congo.
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