Health officials concerned about potential for illness to spread during FIFA
Health officials are concerned about the potential spread of illnesses during the FIFA World Cup in Canada, particularly from travelers arriving from regions affected by the Ebola virus. The Canadian government has implemented travel restrictions and visa suspensions for visitors from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan. Experts warn that other diseases, such as malaria, may pose a greater risk during the event.
- ▪The Canadian government could suspend visas for over 24,000 travelers from Ebola-affected African countries.
- ▪Travel restrictions are in place for individuals from the DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan for 90 days, with self-isolation required for 21 days after travel.
- ▪Public health officials are preparing for potential health risks during the FIFA World Cup, which runs from June 11 to July 19 across North America.
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Open this photo in gallery:A pedestrian walks past a FIFA World Cup countdown timer and an advertisement in Vancouver.DARRYL DYCK/The Canadian PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountThe government could suspend the visas of more than 24,000 travellers planning to visit Canada from African countries at the heart of an Ebola virus outbreak, the federal immigration department says.Public health officials are confident travel restrictions and any visa suspensions will not have a significant impact on Canada’s World Cup festivities, which are expected to attract hundreds of thousands of visitors to Toronto and Vancouver for the upcoming matches featuring 12 international teams.
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