Canada imposes Ebola-related travel ban as Bahamas plans similar move
Canada has announced a temporary travel ban on residents from three African countries due to an Ebola outbreak. The ban will last for 90 days and is aimed at preventing the spread of the virus within Canada. The Bahamas is also planning to implement a similar travel restriction for individuals who have recently traveled to the affected regions.
- ▪Canada will ban residents from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan for 90 days starting Wednesday.
- ▪The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak in these countries an emergency of international concern.
- ▪The Bahamas plans to announce a similar entry ban for travelers from the affected countries for at least 30 days.
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Canada imposes Ebola-related travel ban as Bahamas plans similar moveSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished May 27, 2026, 05:49 AMUpdated May 27, 2026, 05:49 AMWASHINGTON, May 26 - Canada said on Tuesday it will temporarily ban residents from three African countries amid an Ebola outbreak as a source told Reuters The Bahamas plans to make a similar move.Residents of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda and South Sudan will be banned from entering Canada for 90 days starting Wednesday, the Canadian government said.
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