US urges Europe to step up travel measures to prevent spread of Ebola from Africa
Summary
The Trump administration is urging European countries to increase travel restrictions for people coming from African countries affected by Ebola. The U.S. warns that if Europe does not take stronger actions, the U.S. may impose more travel regulations on Europeans, especially during events like the World Cup.Key Facts
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio contacted European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen about Ebola response efforts.
- The U.S. has banned travelers who were in affected African countries in the last three weeks from entering the United States.
- Quarantine procedures are being set up for Americans returning from Ebola-hit regions in Africa.
- The U.S. has contributed over $200 million to fight the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda.
- Europe has increased its Ebola funding by 16.5 million euros ($19 million), adding to 15 million euros given earlier.
- There are few direct daily flights from affected African countries to the U.S., but over 300 direct daily flights between Europe and the U.S.
- U.S. officials want Europe to make financial contributions and apply travel restrictions to help stop the spread of Ebola.
- The World Cup soccer tournament will take place mainly in the U.S., with concerns about the disease spreading during the event.
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