US urges Europe to step up travel measures to prevent spread of Ebola from Africa
The administration says Europe’s slower response could affect transatlantic travel and World Cup visitors as the outbreak has infected more than 500 people.
- The Trump administration urged European countries to impose travel restrictions on people recently in Central African countries affected by Ebola to prevent the virus's spread during the World Cup.
- On June 1, the U.S. issued a formal diplomatic statement urging Europe to implement travel restrictions related to the Ebola outbreak.
- The U.S. has banned entry to travelers who visited affected countries within 21 days and has set up quarantine procedures for returning citizens.
- The U.S. pledged over $200 million plus medical supplies to fight Ebola and asked other countries to strengthen travel restrictions and financial aid.
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U.S. urges Europe to step up travel measures to prevent spread of Ebola from Africa
Marco Rubio, on June 9, called European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to discuss U.S. and European coordination and response efforts to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda
Ebola Outbreak Deepens: US Urges Europe Travel Bans As Congo Cases Surge Near 600 Ahead of World Cup
Goma: The Democratic Republic of Congo on Tuesday said confirmed Ebola cases had climbed to nearly 600, raising awareness within the local population about the importance of safety measures.The outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola was announced on May 15, though officials
President Donald Trump's administration has told European countries they must tighten travel restrictions for people coming from Ebola-hit African countries, hinting that otherwise the US could increase regulations on travel from Europe, including to the World Cup.
US urges Europe to impose Ebola travel bans ahead of World Cup
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