US to let DR Congo football team in for World Cup despite Ebola restrictions
Summary
The United States will allow the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) football team to enter the country for the World Cup despite a current ban on travelers from Ebola-affected countries. The team may undergo strict health checks similar to those for returning U.S. citizens but will be exempt from the general entry restrictions.Key Facts
- The U.S. has a 21-day entry ban on travelers from the DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan due to an Ebola outbreak.
- The DRC football team qualified for the World Cup and is allowed to enter the U.S. despite this ban.
- The team has been training in Europe and might not have been affected by the ban anyway.
- If players have been in the DRC recently, they will follow strict health testing and isolation like Americans returning from Ebola areas.
- This special allowance applies only to the team, not to fans or other visitors from the DRC.
- The DRC will start their World Cup matches in Texas on June 17 against Portugal.
- U.S. officials emphasized health safety by applying similar protocols used for U.S. citizens returning from Ebola regions.
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