Ontario patient tests negative for Ebola, while new border screening measures are in place amid Congo outbreak
- On Friday, Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Joss Reimer confirmed an Ontario resident tested negative for Ebola after returning from Ethiopia. Canada implemented enhanced airport screening for travellers visiting the Democratic Republic of Congo or Uganda within 21 days.
- The World Health Organization upgraded its Ebola risk assessment to "very high" at the national level in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Friday. The WHO reports nearly 750 suspected cases and 177 suspected deaths amid the rapidly spreading Bundibugyo strain.
- Enhanced screening protocols at Canadian airports began on Wednesday, requiring travellers to report symptoms or contact with infected individuals. Canadian Border Services Agency director-general Andrew Lawrence confirmed designated officers are trained to follow the Quarantine Act if travellers display symptoms.
- Decisions regarding travel bans remain the responsibility of the federal cabinet, though current risk levels in Canada are considered low. Reimer described the situation as "very fluid, rapidly evolving" while providing advice based on risk assessments.
- Officials continue monitoring whether the outbreak is escaping currently concentrated areas while maintaining comprehensive screening measures at ports of entry. Reimer stated, "It's important that we look at how effective things like travel bans are.
28 Articles
28 Articles
Ontario Resident Who Returned From East Africa Tests Negative for Ebola Amid New Border Measures
An Ontario resident who recently returned from a trip to Ethiopia has tested negative for Ebola, Canada’s chief public health officer said. The individual underwent “precautionary testing” after they reported symptoms consistent with a range of illnesses, Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Joss Reimer said in remarks on May 22. Reimer said that initial testing in Ontario, which returned negative, was confirmed by the National Microbiology Laborator…
Ontario traveller tests negative for Ebola; no further cases of hantavirus confirmed in Canada
An Ontario resident who’d recently travelled to Ethiopia has tested negative for Ebola while no further cases of hantavirus linked to a virus-hit cruise ship have been found in Canada, the country’s chief doctor announced Friday The Ontario traveller was tested for Ebola “out of an abundance of caution” after developing symptoms “consistent with a range of illnesses,” said Dr. Joss Reimer, Canada’s chief public health officer. Initial testing co…
Ontario patient tests negative for Ebola, while new border screening measures are in place amid Congo outbreak
A person in Ontario tested negative for Ebola after returning from Ethiopia with symptoms consistent with a range of illnesses, Canada’s top doctor said Friday, noting the risk of the virus affecting people in this country remains low.
Ottawa sent screening officers to major airports across the country to better detect potential Ebola cases.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 76% of the sources lean Left
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
