The Canadian government is taking travel precautions as a deadly Ebola outbreak continues in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Canada is now suspending immigration documents for residents of countries that have a high or very high risk of outbreak of Ebola disease for the next 90 days beginning tomorrow.
At this time, that includes the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda and South Sudan.
This will mean that even those with a previously approved temporary resident visa, electronic travel authorization or permanent resident visa will not be allowed to travel to Canada while their immigration document is suspended.
Canada also will temporarily pause making decisions on applications for residents of the countries.
The government is also imposing a required 21-day self-isolation for travellers from Ebola-affected regions.
If they do not have a place where they can quarantine safely, they will be provided with an appropriate location.
Travellers who have symptoms will be isolated at a hospital for further assessment.
Those who are already in Canada are not impacted by these measures, and may continue to stay for their authorized period of stay.
While the risk to people in Canada remains low, the Government of Canada is taking a precautionary approach given the severity of Ebola disease and the evolving international situation, including the FIFA World Cup.
There has never been a case of Ebola disease imported into Canada and there are currently no cases of Ebola disease in North America.
“The health and safety of people in Canada is our top priority. These temporary border measures will help reduce the risk of Ebola disease entering the country while ensuring that travellers are managed based on their level of risk. We will continue to take action guided by science and evidence to protect Canadians.” Marjorie Michel Minister of Health
Story credit: Bonnie Heslop
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