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'This is torture': Lives of Congolese people disrupted by Canada's Ebola travel ban
The government says the ban remains necessary because Ebola is still spreading in northeastern Congo, while families say it has disrupted graduations, weddings and school plans.
- Canada maintains its visa ban on citizens of the DRC as the September 28 expiration approaches, continuing precautionary measures against the Ebola outbreak that began in northeastern Congo in May.
- Public Health Agency of Canada spokesperson Mark Johnson stated travel restrictions remain in place "given the severity of Ebola disease and the evolving international situation," while acknowledging border measures burden families.
- Questioning the policy, affected families note that other travelers can quarantine for 21 days; Nathan Boongo said "There is always a double standard," citing cruise passengers allowed to quarantine in Canada.
- Speaking from Kinshasa, Theodyle Kumpava described the separation as "torture for people, to be separated from their families." Families have missed major milestones including graduations and an upcoming wedding on October 2.
- Students like David Isiyo have deferred semesters after failing to secure exemptions from immigration agents, while affected individuals await word on whether the government will extend the restrictions for another 30 days.
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'This is torture': Lives of Congolese people disrupted by Canada's Ebola travel ban
TORONTO - A wedding missed. A school semester deferred.
·Winnipeg, Canada
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