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May 28, 2026 4:37 PM - Connect Newsroom - Jasmine Singh
The United States, Canada and Mexico have announced coordinated travel health measures for visitors arriving from high-risk African regions ahead of the FIFA World Cup, citing growing concerns over the spread of Ebola.
In a joint statement, the three host countries said protecting the health and safety of residents and international visitors during the North American tournament remains a top priority. The measures follow a recent World Health Organization declaration warning that an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo could spread to neighbouring countries.
According to the World Health Organization, the agency declared the outbreak a public health emergency on May 17 after reporting increased transmission risks linked to cross-border travel in Central Africa.
The United States last week imposed entry restrictions on non-citizens who recently travelled to Congo, Uganda or South Sudan. Canada has also announced a 90-day restriction affecting residents arriving from the same countries.
Mexico Health Minister David Kershenovich said airport Ebola screening protocols would be strengthened as part of the regional response.
