Following the dangerous spread of the Ebola virus in the African countries of Congo and Uganda, travel restrictions have been tightened around the world.
According to the World Health Organization, Congo has reported 900 suspected Ebola cases so far and more than 220 deaths, while Uganda has confirmed 5 cases and 1 death.
The Congolese government has suspended all flights to and from the eastern region of Bunia in an effort to control the virus. Only medical, humanitarian aid and emergency flights have been granted special permission.
The United States has imposed restrictions on the entry of foreign travelers arriving from Congo, Uganda and South Sudan. A mandatory 21 day monitoring and quarantine period has been introduced for individuals arriving from these countries.
The United Kingdom, Germany, France and several other European countries have started strict airport screening procedures and warned against non essential travel to affected areas.
The United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia have also made health certificates mandatory for passengers arriving from affected regions, while temporary travel restrictions have been imposed in certain cases.
Canada has also made a 21 day quarantine mandatory for travelers arriving from affected countries, while strict monitoring and medical screening are underway in Singapore and Japan as well.
According to medical experts, the rare Bundibugyo strain of Ebola is spreading rapidly.
