Congo Health Officials Criticize U.S. Ebola Travel Restrictions
Congo health officials have objected to a U.S. travel ban linked to an Ebola outbreak. Kinshasa residents continue daily activities in markets, bars, and transit despite international concern.
thehindu.comU.S. travel ban imposed in response to an Ebola outbreak. The officials stated that the restrictions hinder medical supplies and personnel movement.
Kinshasa residents continue to pack markets, bars and public transportation, despite growing international concern about the spread of the virus. No new case counts or official statements on enforcement were included in the report.
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