Foreign Office Issues Travel Warning Amid Ebola Outbreak in DRC
Foreign Office issues warning for two countries over virus with 50% fatality rate
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The UK Foreign Office has issued a travel warning due to an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which was declared on May 15. The warning highlights risks at border crossings with Rwanda and notes the high fatality rate of the virus, which averages around 50%. Health screenings may be heightened at international borders.
- 01The Ebola outbreak in the DRC was declared on May 15 by the Ministry of Health.
- 02The average case fatality rate for Ebola is approximately 50%, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
- 03Heightened health screenings are expected at international borders in the region due to the outbreak.
- 04The DRC has canceled a planned three-day World Cup training camp in Kinshasa due to the outbreak.
- 05FIFA is in close communication with the DRC football association to monitor the situation and provide guidance.
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The UK Foreign Office has issued a travel warning following a significant Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which was officially declared on May 15. The warning specifically addresses the border crossings between Rwanda and the DRC, highlighting potential risks associated with nearby conflict and the possibility of inadvertently crossing into the DRC due to poorly marked borders. The World Health Organization (WHO) has classified the outbreak as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, noting that the average fatality rate for Ebola is around 50%. Travelers may face increased health screenings at international borders as a precaution. In response to the outbreak, the DRC has canceled a planned three-day training camp for its national football team in Kinshasa, which was part of their preparations for the World Cup. FIFA is actively monitoring the situation and is coordinating with the DRC football association to ensure the team receives necessary medical and security guidance.
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The travel warning may affect individuals planning to travel to or from the DRC and Rwanda, leading to potential disruptions in travel plans and increased health screenings.
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