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US State Department asks Americans to reconsider travel to Kenya
On Monday, the State Department raised the travel advisory for Kenya to Level 3, asking Americans to 'reconsider travel' due to risks of health, crime, kidnapping, terrorism, unrest, and traffic safety.
Kenya confirmed one new Ebola case on Sunday, bringing the national total to eight infections, which prompted the change from Level 2 to Level 3 due to health risks.
The major Ebola outbreak in Congo spread to North Ubangi on Sunday, while Kenya remains on heightened alert as the outbreak continues spreading across borders in the region.
"Medical services in Kenya are limited," the travel advisory said, noting that facilities often lack sufficient medicine and equipment while services are frequently unavailable in rural areas.
WASHINGTON, Oct 19, reported Reuters, as the State Department monitors ongoing regional transmission risks and advises Americans to reconsider travel to Kenya amid the spreading Ebola outbreak.