DR Congo World Cup team still planning U.S. trip despite Ebola outbreak
The Democratic Republic of Congo's national football team is facing challenges due to an Ebola outbreak but still plans to travel to the U.S. for the World Cup. They have canceled their training camp in Kinshasa but will proceed with plans to train in Europe and Texas. Authorities are working to ensure safe passage for the team amid public health concerns.
- ▪The DRC team canceled its pre-World Cup training in Kinshasa due to health restrictions.
- ▪The team intends to travel to Europe and Texas before the tournament begins in June.
- ▪The World Health Organization declared Ebola an international public health emergency.
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