Canadian extends Ebola travel restrictions for additional 30 days
The extension means decisions on immigration and visa applications from residents of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda and South Sudan will remain on hold until Sept. 28.
The Canadian government has extended travel restrictions for another 30 days, keeping people from Ebola-affected nations out of the country until September 28. This includes those from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan, who have had their residency applications suspended since May. The measures aim to prevent the spread of the deadly disease, but aid agencies argue they hinder humanitarian efforts.
Canada will also continue to quarantine returning travelers for 21 days, a measure criticized for its impact on humanitarian aid. The Ebola outbreak in the DRC remains the fastest-growing and on track to become the deadliest ever, with 2,786 deaths among 5,794 infected cases. Authorities maintain the risk of Ebola in Canada is low, but they continue to work closely with the U.S. and Mexico to prevent any potential cases from entering North America.
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