DR Congo players told to isolate before World Cup
The Democratic Republic of Congo's World Cup squad is required to isolate for 21 days due to an Ebola outbreak. Their training camp in Kinshasa was canceled, and they are now training in Belgium. The team must maintain a strict 'bubble' to ensure they can travel to the United States for the tournament.
- ▪The DR Congo squad must isolate for 21 days before entering the US due to Ebola concerns.
- ▪Their training camp in Kinshasa was canceled, and they are currently training in Belgium.
- ▪The CDC has banned entry for non-Americans who have been in DR Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan in the previous 21 days.
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