Passenger from Congo boards flight ‘in error’, prompting diversion to Canada amid Ebola outbreak
Summary
A passenger from the Democratic Republic of the Congo was mistakenly allowed to board an Air France flight to Detroit but was stopped by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The flight was redirected to Montreal, Canada, due to new U.S. travel restrictions aimed at preventing the spread of Ebola.Key Facts
- A passenger from the Congo boarded an Air France flight to Detroit “in error” amid Ebola travel restrictions.
- U.S. officials stopped the flight from landing in Detroit and diverted it to Montreal, Canada.
- The U.S. introduced temporary rules to stop Ebola entering the country, including screening and restricting travelers from Uganda, Congo, and South Sudan.
- Travelers who have been in these countries in the last 21 days must arrive at Washington-Dulles airport, where health checks are focused.
- These measures are part of efforts by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
- The World Health Organization reports nearly 600 suspected Ebola cases and 139 suspected deaths, mostly in the Congo.
- Uganda has confirmed two Ebola cases, and an American working in Congo has tested positive and was moved to Germany for treatment.
- The new U.S. restrictions are temporary and expected to last about 30 days.
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