Detroit-bound flight diverted over passenger from Congo amid Ebola restrictions
Summary
A flight from Paris to Detroit was redirected to Montreal because a passenger from the Democratic Republic of Congo boarded the plane by mistake. The United States has travel restrictions due to an Ebola outbreak in Congo, which led officials to stop the plane from landing in Detroit.Key Facts
- The flight was Air France Flight 378 from Paris to Detroit.
- The plane was diverted to Montreal after officials found a passenger had recently been in Congo.
- The U.S. prohibits some travelers from Congo from entering to prevent Ebola virus spread.
- The passenger boarded in error and should not have been allowed on the flight.
- The U.S. plans to route travelers from Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan to Washington-Dulles Airport for health checks.
- The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo began in May 2024, with over 600 suspected cases and 139 deaths.
- The Ebola strain involved has no approved vaccine or treatment currently.
- It is unclear if the flight continued to Detroit after landing in Montreal.
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