Saudi Arabia Bans Travellers From 3 African Countries From Entry, Gives Reason
Saudi Arabia has banned travelers from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan due to concerns over an Ebola outbreak. The Kingdom has also increased health screenings for arrivals from several other African nations.
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Saudi Arabia has imposed a travel ban on nationals from three African countries following heightened concerns over the spread of the Ebola virus.
Saudi Arabia imposes a travel ban on nationals from three African countries amid Ebola fears, tightening border controls and health screenings to safeguard public health. Photo credit: Getty Images Source: Getty Images According to the Saudi Press Agency , the country has paused entry for travellers from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda and South Sudan in an attempt to prevent the spread of Ebola.
It has also heightened health screening and disease surveillance for travellers arriving from Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania and the Republic of the Congo .
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