TORONTO — The federal authorities is advising Canadians to not journey to the province hit by a uncommon sort of Ebola within the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The World Well being Group’s director-general stated Tuesday he’s involved in regards to the “scale and unfold of the epidemic,” which has led to greater than 500 suspected instances, together with 130 deaths.
Canada’s authorities says to keep away from all journey to the japanese Ituri province, the place an outbreak was declared simply days in the past that has since reached reached North Kivu and Uganda.
The Public Well being Company of Canada says there are presently no travel-related well being measures particular for Ebola at Canada’s borders, however it is going to monitor and replace public well being interventions as wanted.
The U.S. Facilities for Illness Management and Prevention stated Monday an American physician working in Congo examined constructive for Ebola.
The CDC additionally stated it was suspending the entry of travellers who’ve been in Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan over the previous 21 days, aside from a bunch of U.S. residents and nationals.
International Affairs Canada didn’t instantly reply to a request for details about whether or not any Canadians have been impacted by the outbreak.
WHO has declared the outbreak of the Bundibugyo virus – a species of Ebola that has no vaccines or remedies – a public well being emergency of worldwide concern.
Signs embrace fever, headache, muscle ache, weak point, diarrhea, vomiting, abdomen ache, and unexplained bleeding or bruising within the late stage of sickness.
This report by The Canadian Press was first revealed Could 19, 2026.
Canadian Press well being protection receives assist via a partnership with the Canadian Medical Affiliation. CP is solely liable for this content material.
Hannah Alberga, The Canadian Press
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