Canada to temporarily bar entry for foreigners who have recently been to Congo, against UN advice
Canada has implemented a temporary entry ban for foreign nationals recently in the Democratic Republic of Congo following an Ebola outbreak.
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The brief
Canada is barring entry to foreign nationals who have visited the Democratic Republic of Congo within the last three weeks. The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) indicated these measures are a response to an Ebola disease outbreak in the region.
Coverage from outlets including Reuters, CBC, NBC News, and the Toronto Star emphasizes that this move occurs against advice provided by the United Nations. Global News, CTV News, and Yahoo Finance Singapore are also tracking the developments surrounding these new border measures.
It remains to be seen how long these temporary measures will remain in place, as coverage does not yet specify an end date for the travel restriction.
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Quick answers
Who is affected by the new border measures?
Foreign nationals who have visited the Democratic Republic of Congo within the last three weeks are currently barred from entering Canada.
What is the stated reason for the ban?
The restriction is a response to an Ebola disease outbreak.
How does this align with international recommendations?
According to Reuters and NBC News, Canada is implementing this policy against the advice of the United Nations.
Coverage (7)
- Canada to deny entry to foreigners who were recently in DR Congo, against U.N. advice NBC News · 23h ago
- New Temporary Border Measures in Response to the Ebola Disease Outbreak Yahoo Finance Singapore · 23h ago
- Canada to temporarily bar entry by foreign nationals recently in Congo due to Ebola risk CBC · 23h ago
- Ottawa to temporarily ban foreign nationals travelling from Congo over Ebola risk Toronto Star · 23h ago
- Canada temporarily bars foreign nationals who visited Congo amid Ebola risk Global News · 23h ago
- Foreigners who visited Congo in last 3 weeks cannot enter Canada: PHAC CTV News · 23h ago
- Canada to temporarily bar entry for foreigners who have recently been to Congo, against UN advice Reuters · 23h ago
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