Canada requires 21-day self-isolation for travelers from Ebola-affected areas, suspends immigration applications from DRC, South Sudan, Uganda through August 29.
Travelers arriving in Canada from areas affected by the Ebola virus will be required to undergo 21-day self-isolation, and immigration applications from several countries are temporarily suspended, AP reports. The measures will be in effect until August 29. Passengers with symptoms will be directed to hospitals for additional examination. Those unable to self-isolate will be provided with accommodation. The government also announced a 90-day pause on final decisions on immigration applications from citizens of the Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan, and Uganda.
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