Full List: Saudi Arabia Bans 3 African Countries from Entering the Country, Gives Reason
Saudi Arabia has implemented a temporary travel ban for citizens and visitors from three African nations to prevent the spread of Ebola. The Kingdom has also suspended visa issuance for individuals who have recently visited these countries.
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Saudi Arabia has announced a temporary ban on travellers from three African countries as part of new measures aimed at preventing the spread of Ebola into the Kingdom.
The Saudi Public Health Authority (Weqaya) said the restrictions were introduced as a precaution following Ebola outbreaks reported in parts of Africa . Authorities maintained that Saudi Arabia has not recorded any confirmed Ebola case since 2019 and that its public health system remains on high alert.
Saudi Arabia announced a temporary entry ban for travellers from three African countries. Photo: Getty Source: Getty Images The new measures affect both foreign travellers and Saudi citizens, with additional screening procedures also introduced for visitors arriving from several neighbouring African countries, Arab New reports.
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