White House Tells Congo’s Soccer Team to Isolate, Citing Ebola Outbreak
The White House has instructed the Democratic Republic of Congo's national soccer team to isolate for 21 days due to an Ebola outbreak. This isolation is necessary for the team to be allowed entry into the United States for the World Cup. The team is currently in Belgium and must adhere to these guidelines to avoid being denied travel to Houston.
- ▪The Congo national soccer team is required to isolate for 21 days in Belgium.
- ▪Failure to comply with the isolation could result in the team being denied entry to the U.S. for the World Cup.
- ▪The decision comes amid an ongoing Ebola outbreak.
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