2026-05-28 from ctvnews.ca
TORONTO — The Public Health Agency of Canada says temporarily blocking entry for people coming from Ebola-affected countries is necessary to reduce the risk of importing the disease, despite the World Health Organization’s recommendation against travel restrictions.
“The health and safety of Canadians will always be the Government of Canada’s top priority,” a spokesperson said in an email to The Canadian Press.
“While the health risk to Canadians from Ebola disease remains low, we are putting forward a precautionary approach to ensure the safety and security of Canadians ... particularly in the context of the FIFA World Cup.”
On Thursday, Canada, the United States and Mexico issued a statement saying they have “aligned public health travel measures for individuals coming from African regions at greatest risk from the Ebola virus.”
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