Three Mexican airlines announced restrictions on Friday for travellers from Central African countries due to the region’s deadly Ebola outbreak, as Mexico prepares to welcome fans and athletes for the World Cup in less than two weeks.
“Entry into Mexico by air is restricted for travellers who have stayed in Uganda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, or South Sudan within the last 21 days,” Aeromexico, the country’s largest airline, said on social media.
Low-cost carriers Viva and Volaris, which operate several international routes, announced similar restrictions, which are in effect for 60 days.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), currently battling an outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus, has qualified for the World Cup and is scheduled to play its first-round matches in the United States and Mexico.
Along with Canada, the three North American countries are co-hosting the World Cup, with the June 11 opening match in Mexico City between Mexico and South Africa. Related News NAFDAC shuts 16 Rivers water factories 5 things to do during a disease outbreak HIV no longer a death sentence — Experts
