Asian governments expand Ebola screening at ports of entry after WHO alert
Several Asian governments have expanded Ebola screening and reporting requirements for arriving travellers after a World Health Organization alert, with measures now in place or being tightened in Singapore, Japan and South Korea. Vietnam and Indonesia have also announced increased monitoring or other public health steps at ports of entry. Officials say no cases have been publicly confirmed in Asia and that the likelihood of local transmission remains low.The confirmed measures focus on border controls and traveller declarations rather than domestic restrictions. As of 18 May, people arriving in mainland China from affected regions who have been in contact with... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 May 2026 06:00 LONDON
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U.S. restricts entry from Congo, Uganda and South Sudan over Ebola outbreak
The United States has imposed a 30-day entry restriction affecting travel from Congo, Uganda and South Sudan, citing an Ebola outbreak. The measure is a public-health response with immediate implications for cross-border movement and screening. It does not apply to American citizens or U.S. service members.The order was reported on 18 May 2026 and is set to remain in effect for 30 days. The confirmed exemption for American citizens and U.S. service members narrows the scope of the restriction, but the available material does not specify the full operational details of how the policy will be enforced. No additional figures,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 May 2026 22:00 LONDON
