Trump admin to block Ebola-exposed Americans from US, move them to Kenya
Summary
The Trump administration announced stricter travel bans related to the Ebola outbreak in Central Africa, barring even U.S. citizens and residents who have recently traveled to affected countries from entering the United States. Instead of bringing exposed Americans back to the U.S. for treatment, the government is planning to establish a quarantine and care facility in Kenya.Key Facts
- The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo started in May and is currently very large, with over 1,000 cases and more than 200 deaths reported by the World Health Organization.
- The Trump administration expanded travel bans to block U.S. citizens and permanent residents who traveled to the DRC, Uganda, or South Sudan in the past 21 days.
- Uganda and South Sudan have very low or no reported Ebola cases, but their travelers are also banned.
- The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is trying to increase airport health screening but faces staff shortages and budget cuts.
- American citizens exposed to Ebola are being sent to other countries like Germany and the Czech Republic for treatment and monitoring instead of the U.S.
- Plans to set up an Ebola treatment and quarantine facility in Kenya for Americans are underway but not yet approved by Kenyan authorities.
- Public health experts warn that travel bans and border closures can hinder outbreak responses and cause economic and social problems.
- The Africa CDC has publicly stated that general travel restrictions are not effective during outbreaks and may cause fear and operational difficulties.
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