How the hosts are preparing for an Ebola outbreak during World Cup 2026
Summary
Health officials in the United States, Canada, and Mexico are taking special measures to prevent the spread of Ebola during the 2026 World Cup, amid an ongoing outbreak of a rare Ebola strain in East Africa. The outbreak began in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and has spread to Uganda, causing infections and deaths, and leading to travel restrictions and quarantines for people from affected areas.Key Facts
- An Ebola outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain started in the DRC on May 15, infecting at least 488 people and causing 86 deaths.
- The outbreak has spread to Uganda, with 19 cases and two deaths reported.
- The World Health Organization declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern.
- The US, Canada, and Mexico have introduced travel bans, quarantines, and enhanced airport screening for travelers from high-risk African countries.
- The DRC national football team canceled plans to train at home and is isolating in Belgium before the World Cup.
- A planned warm-up match between the DRC and Chile in Spain was canceled due to Ebola concerns.
- The US has banned entry to most travelers who have recently been in the DRC, Uganda, or South Sudan.
- Canada requires 21-day quarantine for its citizens or residents returning from affected areas.
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