Canada, the Bahamas and the US are banning arrivals from affected countries to prevent the spread of the rare strain.

Canada tightens border rules, halts some immigration from Congo, South Sudan, Uganda

Canada is tightening border and immigration measures after a rise in Ebola cases in parts of central and east Africa.

Uganda Closes Border With DR Congo As Rare Ebola Strain Spreads

The Bahamas, Canada and Thailand are imposing travel restrictions on travelers from Ebola-stricken regions, as officials warn that the outbreak could worsen.

Canada has suspended visas and imposed quarantine rules on travellers linked to DR Congo, Uganda and South Sudan as Ebola fears rise globally ahead of World Cup 2026

Canada and The Bahamas have joined the United States in imposing temporary travel restrictions linked to the Ebola outbreak affecting parts of Africa.

Uganda shuts border with DR Congo to contain rare Bundibugyo Ebola strain as cases rise among health workers, despite WHO criticism of the travel ban.

The measure, which goes against the guidance by the World Health Organization, underscores growing fears of contagion in East Africa from Bundibugyo, a rare type of the Ebola…

The Department of Health says it is "closely monitoring" the situation.

Canada, the Bahamas and the US are banning arrivals from affected countries to prevent the spread of the rare strain.

More countries have enacted travel bans on residents from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Uganda and South Sudan, which have been ravaged by an ongoing Ebola outbreak.

Canada and the Bahamas announced the steps on May 26, according to Reuters. Both target travelers linked to the Democratic Republic of the Congo

The outbreak is threatening to overwhelm health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo, while nine cases have now been confirmed in neighbouring Uganda.