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Canada, US Bar Recent Congo Visitors Amid Ebola Outbreak

7/19/2026

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Canada will ban entry for any foreigner who visited the Democratic Republic of Congo within the past 21 days, starting July 20.
The World Health Organization warned that travel restrictions may create stigma and hinder Ebola control.
The United States also barred Americans who visited Congo in the previous 21 days.
Congo has reported over 2,100 Ebola cases and 828 deaths as of July 15.

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Canada will ban entry for any foreigner who visited the Democratic Republic of Congo within the past 21 days, starting July 20.
The World Health Organization warned that travel restrictions may create stigma and hinder Ebola control.
The United States also barred Americans who visited Congo in the previous 21 days.
Congo has reported over 2,100 Ebola cases and 828 deaths as of July 15.