Ebola outbreak: What travel restrictions have countries imposed?

The latest outbreak of a rare strain of the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda has prompted several governments to take action in a bid to stop the spread of the disease. The World Health Organization (WHO) has recorded 10 confirmed deaths and 220 suspected deaths from the lethal Bundibugyo (BVD) strain of Ebola in DRC since mid-May. A further 900 suspected cases have been recorded since Kinshasa declared the outbreak on May 15. In Uganda, five cases and one death have been confirmed. Recommended Stories list of 3 items end of list The United Nations’ health agency raised its risk assessment from high to very high at the national level for DRC last week, but continues to assess the risk as low at the global level. Nevertheless, several countries have announced travel bans and temporary border measures to contain the spread of the new strain. Which countries are implementing restrictions to contain the virus? This week, the Congolese Ministry of Transport and Communications suspended all flights to and from Bunia in eastern DRC in an attempt to contain the Ebola outbreak. The Bunia health zone is one of 11 Congolese health zones affected by the Ebola outbreak. Some exceptions, such as humanitarian, medical and emergency flights, may be allowed with special approval from aviation and health authorities. Uganda has also introduced restrictions on travel to and from the DRC. …