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Canada to temporarily bar entry for foreigners who have recently been to Congo, against UN advice
- Canada will bar entry to any foreign national who visited Congo in the past 21 days, a temporary measure taking effect July 20 to limit Ebola risk.
- WHO and other health agencies warn travel bans can be stigmatizing and counterproductive, saying the international spread risk is low.
- The Congo outbreak has topped about 2,100 cases and 828 deaths; Canada’s move echoes recent U.S./Mexico steps and carries hefty fines for breaches.
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